City of Pasadena, CA
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician Job at City of Pasadena, CA i
City of Pasadena, CA, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91199
Salary : $82,535.23 - $102,676.08 Annually
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number: 25-049
Department: Public Works
Division: Building Systems & Fleet Management
Opening Date: 09/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The City of Pasadena - Public Works Department is currently seeking an experienced journey level HVAC Technician (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) to perform journey level work on a variety of facility related equipment, including but not limited to: all types of HVAC systems, exhaust systems, associated control systems, and duct systems. Technician will occasionally provide: basic refrigeration assessments and repairs (e.g., freezers and ice machines); Building Automation Systems (BAS) support.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be versatile in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, including but not limited to: boilers, chillers (reciprocating and centrifugal), cooling towers, heat pumps, split systems, package units, air handling equipment, VFDs, VAVs, VRFs, fan coils, pumps, and motors. Candidate will occasionally provide the following: refrigeration assessments and repairs (e.g., freezers and ice machines); BAS support. An understanding of, and ability to measure, air and water balance and IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) is desirable. This person will have excellent communication skills, strong customer service skills, boundless energy, a strong work ethic, is a team player, and also works well independently.
Please note: this recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by September 26, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!
Essential Functions
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the
Qualification Guidelines
COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience and the most highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a written examination and a department-level interview.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Building Systems and Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.
Special Requirements
This position involves frequent travel to various sites and locations; in addition to performing emergency call out work during and after working hours, which may include weekends.
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of employment.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPER (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
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To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please enter your initials to reflect that you have read and understand this statement:
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Please note: A resume may NOT be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application, and a "see resume" response is not acceptable. You may attach a copy of your resume, but your employment history and other qualifications will only be considered from your application. Check the "yes" box to acknowledge this.
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What best describes your years of journey level experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning?
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Please explain your HVAC experience. Include in your response the types of units you have experience working on and any other related HVAC experience that you would like to share (e.g., refrigeration, building automation).
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Are you available to work varying hours to respond to emergency calls that may include evenings and weekends? Are you available to work an alternate shift?
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Do you have a universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification? (If yes, please attach a copy to your application)
Required Question
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number: 25-049
Department: Public Works
Division: Building Systems & Fleet Management
Opening Date: 09/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The City of Pasadena - Public Works Department is currently seeking an experienced journey level HVAC Technician (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) to perform journey level work on a variety of facility related equipment, including but not limited to: all types of HVAC systems, exhaust systems, associated control systems, and duct systems. Technician will occasionally provide: basic refrigeration assessments and repairs (e.g., freezers and ice machines); Building Automation Systems (BAS) support.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be versatile in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, including but not limited to: boilers, chillers (reciprocating and centrifugal), cooling towers, heat pumps, split systems, package units, air handling equipment, VFDs, VAVs, VRFs, fan coils, pumps, and motors. Candidate will occasionally provide the following: refrigeration assessments and repairs (e.g., freezers and ice machines); BAS support. An understanding of, and ability to measure, air and water balance and IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) is desirable. This person will have excellent communication skills, strong customer service skills, boundless energy, a strong work ethic, is a team player, and also works well independently.
Please note: this recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by September 26, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!
Essential Functions
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the
- Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects all types of HVAC equipment including but not limited to: valves, pumps, piping, thermostats, switches, pressure regulators, circuit boards and VFD's. Assists with the installation of Building Automation System (BAS) controls and components as needed.
- Ability to work with electricity from low voltage up to and including 480 volt, 3 phase.
- Properly handle refrigerant in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines as it applies to, but is not limited to, leak checks and repairs.
- Proper use of test equipment, gauges, tube machine, tools and P.P.E.
- A basic understanding of water treatment, descaling chiller tubes, boiler tubes, cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and chemical injection for water treatment. HVAC technician will be asked to apply their knowledge in the oversight of vendors completing these, and other, specialized tasks.
- Works on all types of piping systems; chilled water, hot water, steam, city water, glycol, and condenser water; including but not limited to copper, steel, black iron, and PVC, cut and thread pipe, solder and or braze fittings and groove locks; replaces valves, switches, pressure reducers, fittings, gauges, and sensors.
Qualification Guidelines
COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
- Professional Integrity and Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
- Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
- Decision Making - Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- General Physical Ability - Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Three years of journey level experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, equipment, with emphasis on: electronic controls systems and equipment powered from low voltage up to and including 480-3 phase.
- Five or more years of recent experience
- Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience and the most highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a written examination and a department-level interview.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Building Systems and Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.
Special Requirements
This position involves frequent travel to various sites and locations; in addition to performing emergency call out work during and after working hours, which may include weekends.
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of employment.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPER (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
01
To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please enter your initials to reflect that you have read and understand this statement:
02
Please note: A resume may NOT be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application, and a "see resume" response is not acceptable. You may attach a copy of your resume, but your employment history and other qualifications will only be considered from your application. Check the "yes" box to acknowledge this.
- Yes
- No
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What best describes your years of journey level experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning?
- Less than 3 years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
04
Please explain your HVAC experience. Include in your response the types of units you have experience working on and any other related HVAC experience that you would like to share (e.g., refrigeration, building automation).
05
Are you available to work varying hours to respond to emergency calls that may include evenings and weekends? Are you available to work an alternate shift?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have a universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification? (If yes, please attach a copy to your application)
- Yes
- No
Required Question