Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician - EXAM Job at City of Columb

Under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining and repairing heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems; performs related tasks as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Responsibilities:

1. Inspects, maintains, and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems;
2. Uses specialized HVAC control software and sophisticated diagnostic instruments such as electronic leak detectors, ammeters, multi-meters, refrigerant recovery machines, etc. in order to program, troubleshoot, and diagnose malfunctions in heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems;
3. Adjusts and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation system components such as compressors, motors, and air cooling coils;
4. Adjusts various operating controls such as pneumatic, electric, and electronic controls in order to ensure heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems are keeping temperatures at specified levels;
5. Solders or brazes copper tubing in order to connect components of refrigeration systems;
6. Performs electrical wiring as needed to connect components of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems;
7. Operates lathe, drill press, and other machine shop equipment in order to make tools and parts as needed to repair heating, air conditioning, and ventilation system components;
8. Recommends when equipment is ready for replacement and which manufacturer to use;
9. Reviews drawings of work to be done and gives input if necessary;
10. Inspects contractors’ work to ensure it is completed properly;
11. Writes reports and utilizes computer software to complete work orders and time sheets.

Minimum Requirements:

Three (3) years of experience servicing, maintaining, and/or repairing heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems. Substitution(s): Possession of a certificate of completion from an accredited heating, air conditioning, and ventilation program may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Possession of a valid Universal Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Recovery Certificate.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.