The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

HVAC Mechanic 11

Job Code:

S0144

Supervises Directly:

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

12/30/2024

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Union

Department Name and Division:

Facilities-Mechanical Services, Administration

Salary Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code:

204009

Grade:

RW11

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Foreman, HVAC Equipment

EEO Code:

Skilled Craft Workers

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The HVAC Mechanic 11 serves as the principal mechanic responsible for the full range of activities associated with the installation, repair, and maintenance of air conditioning, ventilation, and heating equipment throughout the Authority as defined by the District of Columbia's Municipal Regulations for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Tests heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Utilizes expert knowledge of the trade to troubleshoot problems and/or provide detailed summaries about malfunctions on HVAC equipment. Makes authoritative recommendations on resolving problems.
Repairs HVAC systems: tests HVAC systems upon completion of the repair to ensure the system or unit repaired according to manufacturer's requirements.
Performs preventive maintenance on existing HVAC equipment.
Installs HVAC equipment and other refrigeration systems under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
Complies with the Authority's occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
Complies with the Department's Mechanical Services Operational policies and procedures.
The incumbent is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority.Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the department and the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Five (5) years of experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of the trade and the ability to make authoritative recommendations or solutions to resolving problems.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Required Skills:

Knowledge of basic electrical and electronic principles, formulas, electrical symbols, color codes, pneumatic and hydraulic principles to accurately service highly complex and intricate service handling systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring prints, schematic, and functional diagrams, drawings, and instruction manuals, written instructions and/or procedures.

Ability to use hand and power tools, oxygen-acetylene cutting equipment, etc.

Performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where parts or systems maybe frequently hard to reach.

Performs work functions requiring stooping, bending, and/or kneeling for long periods of time.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License and a DC Water Vehicle Endorsement.

Must possess and maintain current a valid Journeyman Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic License from any jurisdiction, a Refrigerant Recovery Certification (for Type I and Il Refrigerants), and a DC 3rd Class Steam Engineer’s License.

Must possess and maintain current a valid District of Columbia Journeyman Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Mechanic License within 12 months from date of hire. Failure to obtain a DC Journeyman Refrigeration/AC Mechanic License within 12 months from date of hire will result in termination of employment

Required Languages:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Subject to noise, vibration, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, chemicals, sewage, activated sludge, lubricants, and other cutting fluids and requires wearing personal protective equipment.

Work is performed in a heavy industrial environmental, at pumping and treatment locations, in biologically contaminated underground facilities, including wet wells, electrical manholes, treatment process tanks, and on high places such as roofs, cranes, catwalks, and towers.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Skills:

* The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .

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