HVAC Mechanic

City of Richmond Department of General Services is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of HVAC Mechanic in the Facilities Management Division
. The incumbent is responsible for cleaning and performing preventative maintenance on HVAC & Refrigeration equipment; performs scheduled inspections of HVAC & Refrigeration equipment; troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and replaces new HVAC & refrigeration equipment; responds to environmental comfort calls, prepares and completes work orders. Scheduled work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm however, the incumbent may be required to work beyond scheduled hours and weekends as required.

• Completing routine preventative maintenance checks on HVAC and refrigeration equipment to determine if essential building/structural equipment such as boilers, chillers, water pumps, air conditioning, etc. is operating correctly and within required specifications
• Conducting scheduled inspections. Troubleshoots and makes repairs. Installs and replaces HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Performing routine administrative duties such as: preparing and completing work orders and other paperwork; performing data entry and programming on electronic equipment; purchasing materials and parts; submitting completed work orders and quotes; and contacting vendors for parts and equipment pricing/delivery
• Assisting to troubleshoot, develop, and build test equipment, as assigned
• Performing other related duties as assigned

City of Richmond Public Works employees who work in this class are considered essential personnel and will be required to work during declared emergencies and major weather events.

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of vocational/technical training in HVAC systems/refrigeration
• Two years of HVAC experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• Journeyman's HVAC Certification is preferred

• Valid chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) certification from the Environmental Protection Agency
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• HVAC
• Equipment used in area of focus
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Basic math
• Safety procedures
• Mechanics

Skills (some combination of the following):

• HVAC equipment inspection, repair and installation
• Troubleshooting
• Computer proficiency, including data entry

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Reading and comprehending installation instructions
• Use standard HVAC equipment and tools such as voltmeters, refrigerant gauges, tape measures, and hand, power, and electrical tools

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to crawl, reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palm, talk, feel, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.

In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.