HVAC Technician

Posting Type: Closed Competitive

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: This is skilled work at the journey level installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems and related electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment. Employees in this classification operate, adjust, and maintain boilers, air handlers, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment, air compressors, and other auxiliary equipment in City-owned buildings. Work also includes major installation, repair, adjustment, calibration, and repair of telemetry systems, instrumentation, and related electronic equipment. An incumbent in this classification exercises independence in the performance of duties, receiving general guidance from a supervisor, and may be assigned as a lead worker on larger, more complex projects.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

High school diploma or its equivalent
AND
1.Completion of vocational training program in HVAC maintenance repair AND one (1) year of HVAC maintenance experience.
OR
2.Three (3) years of HVAC maintenance experience
OR
3.Combination of education and experience.
Experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing high-pressure steam boilers, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment or in making repairs to plumbing and mechanical equipment is preferred.

Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of application. Must possess an EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling certification in air conditioning recovery and reclaiming at the time of application. Must possess and maintain a forklift operator's certificate by the end of the probationary period. Must possess a Third Grade Engineer's certificate issued by the City of Omaha within eighteen months after hire.

Pay Range: $28.55 with step increases to $39.55 Hourly

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Applicants for a closed competitive posting are required to meet the following: Candidates must be a current or former City of Omaha employee in any of the following categories: Part-time, Seasonal, Classified, Unclassified, or Probationary, who has worked, at the time of application, at least 1,040 cumulative hours within the last 5 years and has been employed by the City at sometime within the last 18 months and who meets the qualifications as set forth in the posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information:

The multiple-choice/written examination will be on date to be determined later at the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. The test is designed to assess knowledge of the job, skills, and abilities of this position. The passing score on the examination is 50%. This will be weighted 100% in the final score.

Veteran Points: Not applicable to this posting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
* Knowledge of the materials, tools and equipment, theory, methods, and techniques used in the electrical and electronic trades.
* Knowledge of facility operations as they relate to HVAC systems.
* Knowledge of the principles governing the operation of high-pressure steam boilers, air conditioning equipment, steam generation, and steam heating systems.
* Knowledge of the standard tools and practices for repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and building equipment.
* Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in operating and repairing high-pressure boilers, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
* Skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and electronic equipment.
* Skill in using and maintaining tools, equipment, and materials.
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronic device technology and software.
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints of electric and electronic designs.
* Ability to diagnose and repair malfunctions in high-pressure steam boilers, ventilation, air conditioning, and auxiliary equipment.
* Ability to prepare reports, complete work orders, and other forms, and maintain records.
* Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, site personnel, and members of the general public.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs HVAC systems, including refrigeration equipment, air dryers, boilers, heat recovery devices, air compressors, water chemistry equipment, generators, wiring and conduit, and other electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
* Operates, adjusts, and maintains boilers, gas or oil-fired steam plants, air handlers, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, air compressors, water chemistry equipment, generators, refrigeration equipment, and other auxiliary equipment.
* Performs water chemistry checks on boilers and cooling towers.
* Calibrates and maintains electronic monitoring and controlling devices, including telemetry equipment, flow meters, gauges, gas detectors, and time delay circuits.
* Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, and specifications.
* Orders and procures repair and supply parts.
* Oversees the work activities of crew members on large projects, including equipment installations, provides technical direction and instructions, and assigns tasks.
* Prepares daily reports, completes work orders, and maintains preventive maintenance records.
* Determines installation, maintenance, or repair procedures and the equipment and materials needed to complete assigned projects.
* Assists with the development of work schedules and job priorities.
* Performs monthly elevator fire log testing.
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org