HVAC Technician - DPW - Facilities

Grade 17

General Statement of Duties

Repairs and maintains HVAC systems within City buildings; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work

• Repairs all air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, boilers and periphery systems within municipal buildings and public utility areas;
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment during malfunctions and replaces/repairs parts as necessary;
• Coordinates the installation of new HVAC equipment;
• Trains other building maintenance staff in the diagnosing and/or repair of routine functions within HVAC systems;
• Installs portable equipment, including heating appliances, ventilating equipment, cooling units or evaporative coolers, closed steam systems or hot or chilled water piping within heating and cooling equipment and related component equipment;
• Operates boiler system to maintain proper water temperature for the production of methane gas and the operation of the boiler system;
• Performs preventative maintenance and proper lubrication of all equipment;
• Monitors, repairs and installs pneumatic, electrical and electronic controls to ensure proper operation;
• Performs diagnostic tests on all assigned systems;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, supplemented by an accredited apprenticeship in HVAC operations; and
• Some experience in HVAC maintenance, installation and repair; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications

• 1st class Stationary Engineer's License;
• Certification as a Universal Refrigerant Technician.
• Current New Hampshire Fuel Gas Fitters License