Building Maintenance Technician-HVAC

Performs skilled repair, maintenance and installation of refrigeration/gas/heating/cooling systems, boilers and ventilation systems.  Position requires competing demands such as strict deadlines, multiple tasks, on-call status and occasional work beyond normal business hours. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.

Work is performed indoors as well as outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions; some work requires being on the roofs of buildings, inside attics, floor crawl spaces. Various protective devices are used and are mandatory.  Position involves working from roof tops, inside attics, above ceilings, floor crawl spaces and basements.  Requires constant balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reach above shoulder height.  Requires ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. 

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-time; regular; non-exempt; union-represented 

This posting will remain open until filled.  Application review will be every two weeks or as needed.

• Installs and repairs heating, gas, ventilation, and refrigeration systems, including drinking fountains, refrigerated air conditioning systems, gas appliances and evaporative coolers; interprets blueprints and manufacturer specifications; designs small air conditioning systems and/or modifications to existing systems; reviews plans and specifications for contracted work; reviews the work of contractors.
• Makes initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; modifies existing installations.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates and maintains chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coils, pumps, fans, starters and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces pneumatic and electrical controls, ignition assemblies, heating elements, exhaust fans and hoods; monitors and recharges refrigerant systems.
• Performs routine maintenance, including cleaning systems and duct work; replaces filters and pads; adjusts belts; replaces or repairs motors and supply lines; checks and repairs leaks in heating systems or gas lines; conditions safety valves; recharges refrigerant systems.   
• Plans individual jobs and long-term operations; participates in developing the preventive maintenance equipment/system program; makes recommendations regarding major overhauls of systems.
• Completes work orders; orders and picks up supplies; submits invoices for payment; reviews monthly purchases. 

Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS five (5) years of experience performing HVAC operations is required.  A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
 
State of New Mexico Journeyman Refrigeration License required; State of New Mexico Journeyman Gas License required; State of New Mexico Journeyman Boiler License must be obtained within 18 months of hire date; Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification required. Valid driver's license required.  Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.

Considerable knowledge of: Modern methods, practices, tools and materials used in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration operation, maintenance and repair; occupational hazards and safety precautions regarding building equipment installation, maintenance and repair; heating and air conditioning operation and preventive maintenance; electronic circuitry and controls; basic metal, welding, pipe and tubing fitting; fiberglass, electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair and fabrication.
Ability to: Conduct preventive maintenance programs on HVAC components; operate a personal computer and various software applications; read, interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, technical orders, manufacturer's manuals and specifications; design and construct re-modifications of existing equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work independently. 
Skills in: Identifying and correcting system malfunctions and defects; operating various hand and power tools and analytical equipment.