Hvac Technician 2

**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.** Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. **Job Summary** Installs, maintains, and repairs refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to provide a comfortable climate in city facilities. **Job Description**   **Overview** The Senior HVAC Technician troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and installs commercial and residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or refrigeration equipment. **Essential Functions** **1** Performs mechanical labor, repair, and maintenance work for City HVAC equipment and related systems; performs mechanical, technical, and general manual labor to ensure safe and comfortable environment for City buildings and structures. **2** Troubleshoots, evaluates, and checks electrical components and pneumatic controls on HVAC refrigeration equipment to assist experienced mechanics in making repairs; identifies concerns, determines repair, and ensures quality work completion. **3** Performs routine preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment to maintain service level in city buildings; checks drain lines, clears pipes, and makes necessary repairs; recovers refrigerant in compliance with federal regulations; repairs and replaces electric motors and starters. **4** Installs and repairs small electric motors used in forced air systems; installs and repairs drinking fountains, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, etc.; provides mechanical help and insight to address malfunctioning components. **5** 8. Trains apprentice mechanics and trades helpers to ensure repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment is performed in a safe and efficient manner; responds to "hot and cold calls" to adjust building temperature for tenants. **6** Maintains records of work orders, material requests, time sheets, etc. to document work progress; monitors supplies and equipment, makes purchases, and works with various individuals to determine needs. **7** Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills** **1** Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and repair tools. **2** Ability to operate hand and portable power tools used in the installation and repair of HVAC systems. **3** Ability to read, write, and comprehend technical descriptions and plans. **4** Knowledge of electrical and mechanical codes related to HVAC installation and repair **5** Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. **6** Establishing and maintaining effective relationships. **Minimum Qualifications:** =========================== **EDUCATION:**   ---------------- * High School Diploma or GED -------------------------- **EXPERIENCE:**  ---------------- * Five (5) years of experience in air conditioning, heating and/or refrigeration repair which included at least two (2) years working with five (5) ton systems and above.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **LICENSE and CERTIFICATION:** ------------------------------ * Must have valid driver's license with good driving record. ---------------------------------------------------------- * Must have current universal level Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refrigeration certification. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:**  ------------------------ * Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and overtime. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Must pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Salary Range**   $24.39 - $27.71   The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.