Position Title:
Lead HVAC Technician
Job Description:
Incumbent provides general supervision and mentorship of assigned crew. Performs journey level skills on air conditioning and heating equipment. Calibrates, installs, troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic and electronic controls. Also performs skilled work in electrical maintenance and installation involving line voltage up to 480V, 3-phase, plumbing, welding and related procedures. Reports to facility’s Maintenance Coordinator. Works closely with facility instrumentation and electrical personnel. Provides front-line technical, training and jobsite operational leadership within the HVAC working group.
About the Position:
As a lead worker, you will oversee and mentor the assigned crew, providing general supervision. This role involves applying advanced skills in air conditioning and heating systems, including the calibration, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of pneumatic and electronic controls. You will also perform skilled electrical maintenance and installation tasks, working with line voltage up to 480V, 3-phase, as well as plumbing, welding, and related procedures. Reporting to the facility’s Maintenance Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with instrumentation and electrical personnel, offering technical guidance, training, and operational leadership within the HVAC team.
About the Team:
The Public Services Facilities Division is an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith’s Ballpark, and fire stations. This division is also responsible for the security and maintenance of the downtown and Sugar House business districts. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City’s facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants.
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Position Salary Range:
$27.21 - $35.81/hr based on qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
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Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
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Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
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Paid vacation and personal leave
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Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
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Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
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A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
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Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
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Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
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Serving as a lead worker, provides general supervision and mentorship of assigned crew; tracks progress of work projects and assignments to completion; and provides training and assistance, as necessary. Completes routine forms (i.e. equipment logbooks, equipment check sheets, repair tickets, daily work sheets, etc.).
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Installs, monitors, repairs and services chillers, boilers and air-conditioners, ranging from 3 to 300 tons cooling capacity.
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Installs, services and repairs environmental control systems in all facility or plant buildings, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout.
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Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools and following blueprints or engineering specifications.
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Fabricates, assembles and installs duct work using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment. Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air duct system. Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape. Changes filters and lubing equipment.
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Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuits. Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating/ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
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Tests systems and adds refrigerant to build up prescribed operating pressure. Tests joints and connections for gas leaks. Responsible for keeping a log of all refrigerant use and reclamation.
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Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
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Performs all duties and responsibilities outlined in the HVAC Technician II Position Description and provides leadership, training and support for team members the HVAC working group.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the HVAC area, or 8 years of increasingly responsible HVAC experience. Related education may be substituted for up to two years’ experience on a year-for-year basis.
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Thorough knowledge of codes, standards, practices, materials and methods used in HVAC maintenance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams and various styles of equipment operation manuals. Possesses knowledge of current practices for the control of corrosion in HVAC units and associated controls.
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Possession of EPA Type II Certification is required.
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Possession of or ability to obtain EPA Universal Type Certification within six months of hire
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Possession of valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card. A commercial, Class B driver’s license may be required.
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Knowledge of safety rules and hazards and application of accident prevention measures associated with the operation of maintenance equipment
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Ability to work rotating shifts, which may include days, afternoons, graveyards, weekends and holidays.
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Subject to call-out and ability to work standby, as scheduled.
Skills Required:
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Ability to lead a work crew.
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Knowledge, skills, and ability to troubleshoot and repair the following:
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Air handler units (both high and low pressure systems)
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Volume air ventilation boxes (both electronic and pneumatic controlled)
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Thermostats (pneumatics, electronic and electric-type controls)
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Pneumatic control cabinets (including, but not limited to, sensors relays, P.E. switches, pressure controls, velocity controls, valves, actuators, differential regulars)
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Refrigeration systems (CFC certification required for the handling and safe recovery of Freon ILS.E.S). Must have a complete understanding of Freon, thermostatic expansion valves, cap tub systems, accumulators, filter dryers all types, liquid receivers, evaporator and condensing coils, hermetic, semi-hermetic, scroll and all other types of compressors, for their repair and proper operations. Must be able to make fast and accurate readings for superheat and temperature drop and know proper charging procedure of different Freon.
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Gas fired furnaces (including draft high efficiency furnace with spark generators, draft safeguards, inducer motors and all types of new safety controls
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Evaporative coolers (Arvon, Wright, Alpine-type models)
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Electronic air cleaners for smoking rooms
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Radiant heaters
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Heat reclaim units
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Incinerator, induce draft model
Preferred Qualifications:
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Aviation environment or industrial, commercial facility experience preferred.
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Computer building controls background preferred.
Working Conditions:
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Moderately heavy physical activity. Required push, pull or lift heavy weights up to 70 pounds from 10%-15% of the work time. Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk or sit in uncomfortable position for extend periods and squat or crawl into small spaces under and near
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operation equipment to check and complete minor repairs. May perform work in ceilings, on tops of ladders, bucket lifts, scissor lifts and roof in heights exceeding 100 feet.
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High exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, fumes, noise, dampness, cold heat, chemicals or grease. Exposed to outside weather conditions year-round and moderate hazards much of the time.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT
Public Services- Facilities
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
