Hvac Technician 3 -

**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 complex refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, leads and transfer knowledge to provide comfortable climate in the City of Dallas facilities. **Job Description**   **Overview** The HVAC Technician III troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and installs complex commercial and/or residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or refrigeration equipment, serves as a lead for Technicians I and II, and acts as a backup to Supervisor. **Essential Functions** **1\.** Performs mechanical labor, repair, and maintenance work for City of Dallas 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 repairs, and ensures quality work completion. **3.** Performs non-routine preventive and maintenance work 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**. Trains HVAC Apprentices, Technicians I and II, serves as a lead on complex HVAC projects, and ensures all repair and maintenance assignments are performed in a safe and efficient manner; responds to "hot and cold calls" in emergency situations, adjusts building temperature for tenants, and performs jobs that require elevated expertise, escalates when necessary. **6.** Requests and maintains records of work orders, oversees timesheets, etc. to document work progress; monitors supplies and equipment, makes purchases, and works with various individuals to determine needs. 7\. Serves as a backup to Supervisor in his/her absence. **8.** Performs other trades work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills** * Expert knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and repair tools. * Advanced ability to operate hand and portable power tools used in the installation and repair of HVAC systems. * Expertise in reading, writing, and comprehending technical descriptions and plans. * Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical codes related to HVAC installation and repairs. * Ability to understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions. * Ability to develop written instructions and train more junior Technicians. * Skill in leading a team and maintaining effective relationships. **EDUCATION:** High school diploma or GED. **EXPERIENCE:** Five (5) years of experience working with air conditioning, heating and/or refrigeration repair, of which three (3) years working with five (5) ton (or above) systems. **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:** * Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record. * Must possess Environmental Protection Agency Certification (EPA – 608 Universal Certification). **EQUIVALENCY:** Completed Vocational Program and four (4) years of relevant experience, in addition to the EPA Certificate will meet the education and experience requirements. **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and overtime. **Salary Range**   $53,809.60 - $62,483.20   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.