City of Tucson

HVAC TECHNICIAN (#5785)

$19.15-$31.17 Hourly / $39,832.00-$64,833.60 Yearly
Salary Grade: 918


General Description

Maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, computerized digital controls, energy management, and fire alarm systems. Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs electrical circuits, mechanical equipment and temperature control systems.

Essential Functions

Maintains mechanical equipment by rebuilding or replacing motors, starters and bad components, repairing and troubleshooting electrical shorts, checking connections, troubleshooting, replacing and installing equipment, wiring components and installing new sheet metal.

Maintains temperature control systems by adjusting, maintaining and repairing controls, testing and troubleshooting equipment, repairing and replacing equipment and lines, locating and repairing problems, starting hot water boilers, checking safety controls, checking and adjusting air flow and gas pressures, welding in new parts, installing or replacing pipes, removing and replacing filters and clearing debris.

Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical and electrical problems, traces wires and reads diagrams.

Performs related duties by assisting electricians during special events, maintaining the cleanliness of mechanical rooms and performing actions to enhance air quality.

Repairs and maintains building HVAC controls.

Performs energy auditing and retro-commissioning of building HVAC systems.

Completes preventative maintenance of equipment controls and fire alarm systems.

Upgrades and replaces building HVAC controls.

Reviews plans for new construction and building additions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: 6 months post High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 4 years maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, digital controls, energy management, and fire alarm systems.

Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver's License

Special Job Requirements

Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Universal Certification (Type II, III and IV)

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

Basic Physical

50 lb Lift Test

Other Information

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 31

Occupation Group Description: Public Buildings

EEO Job Category Code: G

EEO Job Category Description: Skilled Craft Workers

Organizational Level: First Level Employee, Occasionally Directs

NCCI: 5537

Bargaining Unit: CWA

Driving Requirements

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Primary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

CLASS: 5785; EST: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM; REV: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM;