HVAC Technician

Under general supervision, performs various mechanical and electrical duties in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, boilers and peripheral systems to ensure a comfortable, safe and healthy work environment.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Residency Incentive Volunteer Time Parental Leave Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals 12 Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life Insurance Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement Program Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5% Employee Discounts

• Possession of a two-year technical certificate in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration; and
• Three years of previous experience in the maintenance and repair of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license, or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Certification as a Universal Refrigerant Technician within 6 months of appointment.
• Failure to meet the above noted qualifications will result in termination of employment .

• Repairs all air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, boilers and peripheral systems equipment.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment when malfunctions occur and repairs and/or replaces parts as necessary.
• Recommends and installs portable and stationary equipment such as heating appliances, ventilating equipment, cooling units or evaporative coolers; closed steam systems or hot or chilled water piping within heating or cooling equipment; component parts that do not alter original equipment; and related unit refrigeration systems.
• Operates boiler system to maintain proper water temperature for production of methane gas needed to produce electricity, fuel for boiler system and renewable natural gas system.
• Performs preventative maintenance for all equipment including cleaning, tightening, replacing oil and grease, inspecting components, etc. according to manufacturers guidelines; makes appropriate adjustments to equipment as required.
• Monitors, repairs, and installs pneumatic, electrical and electronic controls to ensure proper operation of control system and adjusts controls to recommended setting.
• Tests equipment using special tools and testing equipment, reviews measurements and makes adjustments to ensure acceptable operation.
• Reviews and interprets blueprints, plans and specifications to determine tolerances and procedures for proper operation and maintenance/repair of equipment.
• Interpret Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, estimates time, parts, tools and equipment needed for repair and maintenance projects and completes appropriate forms to obtain items.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain accurate maintenance records and work order system.
• Performs other related duties as required.