Position Description
Job Duties:
Heating and Air Conditioning Technician II
This position will maintain, diagnose and repair a wide variety of HVAC equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
* Maintain and repair air handling units, packaged roof top units, gas furnaces, pumps, motors, valves, bearing assemblies, boilers, chillers, exhaust fans, heat pumps, vav units, dedicated outside air units, variable frequency drives, heat exchangers, mini-split systems, hydronic piping systems, geo-thermal heat pumps & VRF systems.
* Replace and repair piping, valves & compressors.
* Operate building automation systems using a laptop computer.
* Clean ductwork, vents, replace air filters & fabricate sheet metal.
* Order parts, equipment & supplies.
* Contact customers, contractors and vendors. Maintain an open line of communication with them.
* Perform daily building checks on HVAC systems within the assigned buildings. Take corrective and preventive action as appropriate.
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
Working Conditions:
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Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus four (4) years experience in fields, such as heating and air conditioning repair and maintenance, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Heating and Air Conditioning Technician I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. May require a Commercial drivers license.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Universal Refrigerant Certification
Preferences:
HVAC equipment replacement experience
Experience with operating and maintaining pumps and motors
Experience with building automation systems
Experience with compressor replacement
Experience with water source heat pumps
Customer service experience
Experience repairing commercial refrigeration systems
Universal refrigeration experience
Universal Refrigerant Certification
Experience repairing gas furnaces
Experience repairing variable frequency drives
Experience with geo-thermal heat pumps
Experience with roof top unit replacement
Proficient with silver brazing
Self starter with the ability to complete repair projects from beginning to end with minimal supervision
Strong communication and customer service skills
Special Instructions:
This position will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.