HVAC Technician II

Position Title:

HVAC Technician II Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Job Description:

Performs journey level skills on air conditioning and heating equipment. Calibrates, installs, troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic and electronic controls. Also performs skilled work in electrical maintenance and installation involving line voltage up to 480V, 3-phase, plumbing, welding, and related procedures. Reports to facility’s Maintenance Coordinator. Works closely with facility instrumentation and electrical personnel.

About the Position:

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join our Facilities team! The HVAC Technician performs skilled maintenance, installation, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including chillers, boilers, and air conditioners. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and servicing pneumatic and electronic controls, performing electrical work up to 480V (3-phase), and handling plumbing, welding, and ductwork fabrication. The technician ensures system efficiency by testing, adding refrigerant, and repairing motors, compressors, and control panels.

The position collaborates closely with the Maintenance Coordinator and other facility personnel to maintain efficient HVAC system operations.

About the Team:

The Public Services Facilities Division is an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith’s Ballpark, and fire stations. This division is also responsible for the security and maintenance of the downtown and Sugar House business districts. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City’s facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants.

Learn more about working for Salt Lake City’s Public Services Facilities Division!

Position Salary Range:$28.24 - $37.15

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

Health Insurance Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave

Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services IMPORTANT:
Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

Installs, monitors, repairs and services chillers, boilers, and air-conditioners, ranging from 3 to 300 tons cooling capacity.

Installs, services and repairs environmental control systems in all facility or plant buildings, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe fitting, and structural layout.

Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools and following blueprints or engineering specifications.

Fabricates, assembles, and installs duct work using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment. Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air duct system. Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape. Changes filters and lubing equipment.

Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuits. Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating/ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.

Tests systems and adds refrigerant to build up prescribed operating pressure. Tests joints and connections for gas leaks. Responsible for keeping a log of all refrigerant use and reclamation.

Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units.

Performs all duties and…