Lead HVAC and Refrigeration Technician

Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following:
Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), job-related performance exercise, and technical/oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission.
PUSD Classification Salary Range: $34.68 - $44.39 per hour
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $34.68 per hour (step
1) - $40.22 per hour (step
4)

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).
The Current vacancy is 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, located at the Facilities, Maintenance, & Operations (FMO) Department.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The job of Lead HVAC & Refrigeration Technician is done for the purposes of providing journey-level skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, heating; installing, managing, and repairing chilled water systems, chillers, boilers; reviewing work requests; assigning and leading the work of other technicians; conducting scheduled maintenance and repair surveys; inspecting completed work; ensuring completion of projects in accordance with trade standards;

providing information on the operation of HVAC systems; and supporting other skilled trades in completing work assignments.

This job reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings for existing and proposed HVAC systems for the purpose of identifying the location of new and existing systems and determining the efficient installation of additional equipment/systems.
• Confers with immediate supervisor and assists with the coordination of day-to-day activities (e.g. periodic lubrication; filter cleaning; changing belts, repairing system leaks, checking water tower components, trouble/issues phone call response, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the proper and efficient maintenance and repair of District HVAC.
• Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Coordinates personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders (e.g. establishing work schedules, reviewing processes to be undertaken, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and information for decision-making, taking appropriate action, and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
• Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in heating/air conditioning (e.g. blowers, filters, the flow of condenser water, water treatment system, variable air volume (VAV) systems, and pumps, etc.) for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.
• Installs electrical HVAC system components (e.g. alarms, switches, timers, service disconnects, relay, controllers, variable frequency drive (VFD), etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities.
• Estimates materials and/or equipment needed to initiate/complete work projects for the purpose of ensuring timely implementation and completion of projects.
• Fabricates equipment parts (e.g drain pans, repiping, reducting, etc.) for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing discontinued or unavailable parts.
• Implements assigned programs and/or projects (e.g. inspection schedules, preventive maintenance programs, new District projects, work orders, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring optimal HVAC operation and conformance to established guidelines.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action, and/or complying with health and building regulations.
• Inspects completed work (e.g. heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, repair of gas heaters and boilers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the quality of work standards are met and identifying preventive maintenance requirements.
• Installs heating/air conditioning equipment and systems (e.g. boilers, chilled water systems, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded HVAC capabilities.
• Maintains a variety of files and records (e.g. time sheets, inventory, work orders, labor/material estimates, equipment repair manuals, service records, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date references and audit trail.
• Manages operation and performance records (e.g. periodic lubrication schedules, heating and cooling performance, diagnosis of electrical systems, testing of refrigerant and condensation systems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring timely…