HVAC Technician II- GUADALUPE, AZ

HVAC Technician II will perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation, and alteration of district heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities; perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.

1. Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
2. Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers.
3. Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
4. Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
5. Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motor to control panels.
6. Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
7. Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps.
8. Install, rebuild, replace, or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
9. Maintain related records concerning time, labor, and materials; maintain log of tasks performed.
10. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade;
• Theory of HVAC and Refrigeration Systems;
• Materials, methods, and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems;
• Applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC and refrigeration systems;
• Air compressors and pneumatic controls;
• Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration trade;
• Welding and soldering techniques;
• Health and safety regulations;
• Basic record-keeping techniques;
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities;
• Calibrate systems;
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment;
• Diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air-conditioning units;
• Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Work independently with little direction;
• Meet schedules and time lines;
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate plus two (2) years of documentable HVAC Journeyman level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.