HVAC/R Technician 1 (Government Center & Gracedale Nursing Home)

GENERAL PURPOSE
The HVAC/R Technician 1 performs skilled maintenance, installation, and repair work to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Chief Operations/Maintenance Superintendent, Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, HVAC/R Technician 2, and in their absence may report to Operations Maintenance Associate Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Receives work and job orders for repair, installation or other maintenance work with heating, ventilation, and refrigeration fixtures and/or systems such as air conditioning and heating units, ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, water fountains, fans and electronic air cleaners, pumps, and related equipment.

Inspects and studies building and mechanical plans and drawings to identify work requirements and plans. Prepares area for work, including opening partitions as necessary for access to affected area or system and makes repair or alteration, installing pumps, parts, etc. 

Connects associated electrical and/or electronic control, test or related equipment into systems and finishes job to ensure conformance to requirements, codes, and accepted trade standards.

Determines materials needed for jobs, checking against supplies. Secures materials and equipment for each job.

Coordinates schedule for job performance, including the shutoff of water, power, and other elements, with other building personnel and those in affected area.

Follows standard safety practices, including safeguarding building users, visitors or residents; may keep records of jobs performed, materials used, and related information.

Reads and records control and measurement systems, reporting findings to building or facility management personnel. Works with contractors, inspectors, and vendors to plan and coordinate efforts in larger installation, alteration, or repair jobs.  

May instruct and oversee the work of other personnel providing assistance with jobs.

May assist other trades personnel and/or perform such maintenance work.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma, which includes a vocational education certificate/credits in HVAC/R; OR

Completion of a post high school/college HVAC/R program; AND

At least two (2) years of full-time maintenance and repair work experience in the heating, ventilation, and refrigeration field; AND

Possession of a valid EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I and II is required; AND

Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record.