HVAC Control System Technician



Job Details

HVAC Control System Technician
Employer

West Virginia

Salary

$23,724.00 - $43,896.00 Annually

Location

- Various Locations, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

9740C

Department-lala

BHHF-William R Sharpe, Jr. Hospital 0506-2926

Opening Date

05/21/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) / Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities (BHHF) / William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, Lewis County - Under general supervision, performs technical and experienced level work in the operation and maintenance of a computerized building heat, ventilation, and air system (HVAC). Monitors and controls the automation system which receives information from zone sensors in various locations in the building complex. Checks temperature and environmental data and makes necessary adjustments. Monitors building security and fire protection information and notifies emergency personnel as required. Conducts building inspections to ensure adequate HVAC circulation in the buildings. Adhere to federal and state regulations relating to refrigeration and/or HVAC operation and maintenance. This is a drug and tobacco free facility. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees are subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position; rotating shift. Performs other duties as required.

Note:   The official classification for this vacancy is Environmental Control System Technician.   Click Here to view the official classification specification. 

Click The APPLY Link Above To  Apply Online.  Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8-4:30pm) for special instructions. 

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE:  Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.

Eligibility Length:  This posting is for a Continuous recruitment because of an expected need for applicants.  Applicants will be placed on a database of eligible applicants for 1 year.  You will only be eligible for vacancies in counties you select.  After 1 year applicants who remain interested in this job title MUST re-apply to be considered.  The Division of Personnel cannot say with any certainty the location or number of future vacancies, only that the agency has expressed an anticipated hiring need.   If an applicant wishes more specific information about future hiring plans please contact the hiring agency directly. 

Job Interest Card:  You may complete an online Job Interest Card at our main jobs page to receive an email notice anytime jobs not currently available for application are posted.  Note:  ONLY recruitments not currently open will appear on Job Interest Card notifications so please check the current listings thoroughly to avoid missing an opportunity.

As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.  Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training:  Completion of a program in heating and conditioning, electronics, computer repair, or HVAC mechanics from a military or an approved trade school plus a course in computer programming or operation.

Substitution:  Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working as a heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanic, electronics technician, or as a building equipment mechanic using building plans and reading schematics to repair heating and cooling systems. Use of a microcomputer or larger model at home or on the job may be substituted for the computer course.

Special Requirement:
Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.

NOTICE:  If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Examples of Work:

  • Operates a building automation system which uses software and interfaces with the maintenance microcomputer.
  • Monitors a color VDT to determine the temperature of the supply and return air, outside temperature and humidity, outside wall mass temperature and zone temperatures. Ensures proper operation of boilers, air handlers, chillers, heating coils, louvers and the pneumatic control system; locates problems or equipment failures such as dirty filters, broken belts, overheated bearings or burned-out motors and detects fire alarm and building security location information.
  • Uses the computer provided information to decide when to alter temperatures and/or set and change the parameters allowing the computer to make the necessary adjustments automatically.
  • Locates the proper building plans and schematics for the zone in which the problem exists; reads and interprets plans and schematics in the troubleshooting procedure to identify the exact location of the problem.
  • Informs maintenance crew as to which component has failed or when preventive maintenance is due.
  • Studies printout daily to determine problems which have occurred within the last 24 hours and informs maintenance where repairs are needed.
  • Operates a microcomputer using a specialized program for maintenance management and for an inventory of parts and equipment in the building complex.
  • Obtains scheduled preventive maintenance assignments on a calendar basis from the microcomputer; passes on the assignments to the preventive maintenance crew.
  • Generates work orders for reported repair problems.
  • Generates reports using the microcomputer which show energy consumption such as kilowatt hours, BTU's and the cost; compares cost and usage between years to monitor the efficiency of the system over a period of time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning operating characteristics.
  • Knowledge of basic repair procedures used for HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
  • Knowledge of computer programming and operation at the level necessary to set parameters and give the computer alternatives.
  • Ability to type accurately at a speed of 20 to 25 words per minute for long periods of time at a computer console.
  • Ability to detect unusual heating and cooling characteristics and problems.
  • Ability to read building plans, schematics and electrical circuits and diagrams to troubleshoot problems.
  • Ability to manually control temperatures by entering commands into the computer.
  • Ability to change the parameters of control for the computer so it can automatically set or change the temperature in the various zones.
  • Ability to generate reports which indicate overall efficiency and operating costs of the system using the microcomputer.
  • Ability to work effectively with superiors, co-workers and maintenance workers.
  • Ability to use the microcomputer to schedule preventive maintenance and the work orders for repairs.
  • Ability to interpret and use the technical operation manuals.

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Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits.

Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state

government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or

promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit.

Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year.

There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate.

Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act.

Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes.

Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

For more information about benefits visit our

Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return here.

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Please list your highest level of education completed.
  • No formal education
  • High School or GED
  • Business or Vocational School
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
02
If you graduated college what is your official major as listed on your transcript? Board of Regents Degrees should list their major as a Board of Regents. List each degree separately and if you do not have a degree, list N/A.
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Are any of the positions listed on your application NON-PAID positions? If so please list them below. If all positions on your application are paid employment please put N/A. West Virginia requires applicants to identify those positions that are completed on a volunteer basis from those that are paid employment. This information WILL be checked for all hires to verify its accuracy. Misrepresentation is grounds for register removal, dismissal, and/or barring from all future state employment.
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How many years of work experience do you have working as an HVAC mechanic, electronics technician, or building equipment mechanic using building plans and reading schematics to repair heating and cooling systems? Note: any experience claimed must be shown in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of the application to receive credit. Note: specific details (if applicable) about using building plans and reading schematics must be shown in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of the application to receive credit.
  • Less than 1 year of work experience
  • 1 but less than 2 years of work experience
  • 2 but less than 4 years of work experience
  • 4 but less than 10 years of work experience
  • More than 10 years of work experience
05
Some specific vacancies may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling. Do you have this certification? Note: To receive credit please list this or any other certifications in the CERTIFICATES/LICENSES section of the application. A digital photocopy may also be attached (preferred) to the application.
  • Yes
  • No
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Have you completed a program in heating and air conditioning, electronics, computer repair, or HVAC mechanics from a military (US or other)? If so please list the program name and details below. If no program experience please list N/A. Note: Official transcripts should be attached to this application (or previously on file with DOP) to receive credit.
07
Have you completed a trade school that included a course in computer programming or operation? Note: Official transcripts should be attached to this application (or previously on file with DOP) to receive credit.
  • Yes
  • No
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Please detail below any use of a microcomputer (or larger model) at home or on the job. This is necessary to properly evaluate applications according to the class spec. If no experience please list N/A. Note: Any work experience claimed must be shown in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of the application to receive credit.
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Pre-Confirmation Checklist Thank you for your application. Before you click confirm application on the next step make sure you have done the following (failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration): Transcripts: In order to receive credit for any post high school education, verification is required. Non-verified education cannot be used in the evaluation of your application. You will not be considered for employment until verification is received. Veteran's Preference Points: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, you must submit the necessary documentation (DD214 or current VA Letter). If you do not, points will not be provided. Work Experience: List the entirety of your work history in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application along with a detailed (4-5 sentences) duty description of each position. Applicants who do this consistently score higher than those who do not. DO NOT upload a resume in lieu of filling out this section. Salary: Specify a salary for all paid employment. Supplemental Questions: The Supplemental Questions are used to help evaluate your application; however, they are used in combination with other information sources. DOP reserves the right to alter any supplemental whose answer is not supported by other sources (transcripts, applications, etc.) In particular, any supplemental question that asks about prior work experience must be reflected in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application to receive credit. An answer to a question that is not supported will be altered to reflect the WORK EXPERIENCE section.
  • Yes I understand that failure to follow the above guidance may result in a lowered application score or application rejection.

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