Maintenance HVAC Technician

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs skilled heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting work on City facilities under the supervision of the Assistant Construction Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Special Requirements:

Must possess EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification and ten (10) years of HVAC experience. TDLR Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician registration or certification preferred and required when applicable to assigned work. Must possess a valid Texas class "C" driver's license or higher.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computer software and programs.
• Ability to adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift weights of 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to climb in and out of confined areas and have the ability to climb heights greater than 100 feet.
• Ability to install, maintain, diagnose, repair, and replace HVAC equipment and components according to plans, codes, and specifications.
• Ability to diagnose heating and cooling failures, airflow deficiencies, refrigerant issues, control faults, equipment failures, and indoor comfort complaints.
• Ability to recover, evacuate, charge, and leak-test refrigerant systems in accordance with EPA requirements and provide temporary heating, cooling, and ventilation when required.
• Ability to communicate with vendors, management, contractors and the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to understand and enforce City of Conroe and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to obtain certifications/licenses to perform work assignments.
• Ability to make decisions in the absence of Superintendent.
• Ability to respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.
• Ability to work as many hours needed to get the work assigned completed.
• Ability to understand engineer drawings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $34.17 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.