AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC (BC-10) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu, HI; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off and holidays

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Much more

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a licensed Air Conditioning Mechanic to maintain, repair, test, and operate air conditioning and refrigeration systems across city facilities on Oahu. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and reading technical plans.

You will work with refrigerants, in confined spaces, and may require odd hours for emergencies. A EPA Universal Certificate and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC/R systems.
• Ability to read plans and manuals.
• EPA Universal Certificate required for refrigerants servicing.
• Valid driver's license (Type 3) required.
• Ability to estimate labor and material requirements.
• Adherence to safety procedures and precautions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test AC and refrigeration equipment for proper operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems including lubrication, belt adjustments, and cleaning/defrosting.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and estimate materials, parts, and labor for repairs.
• Read technical plans and manuals; occasional soldering, brazing, and welding.
• Prepare reports on work performed, materials used, and labor.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Reading plans

Safety procedures

Communication

Soldering/welding

Education

EPA Universal Certificate - refrigerants

Driver's license (Type 3)

Tools

Trade tools

Testing instruments

Job description

Keeping Things Cool Behind the Scenes!

Ready to help keep Oahu's favorite entertainment places cool? From the Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Waikiki Shell to the Honolulu Zoo and the City Municipal Golf Courses, the Department of Enterprise Services Building Services Division, is looking for a licensed Air Conditioning Mechanic to maintain, repair, overhaul, test, and operate air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

What You'll Do:

• Inspect and test AC and refrigeration equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including lubrication, belt adjustments, pressure checks, and cleaning and defrosting.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and estimate the materials, parts, and labor needed for repairs.
• Read technical plans and manuals and perform occasional soldering, brazing, and welding.
• Prepare reports on work performed, materials used, and labor.

Special Work Requirements:

• Working with refrigerants
• Working in confined spaces for extended periods of time
• Working at heights
• May be required to work odd hours, nights, or weekends for emergency work

Enjoy excellent employment benefits

• generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plan
• career development
• much more

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT

1. At the time of application, a Universal Certificate approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the servicing and disposal of refrigerants.

Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your Universal Certification for the servicing and disposal of refrigerants.

2. Prior to appointment, a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile) is required.

APPLICABLE SKILLS NEEDED

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

• Proficiency in using trade tools, servicing equipment, chemicals, and testing instruments.

• Understanding of refrigeration principles, workplace hazards, and applicable safety procedures and precautions.

• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions, determine appropriate corrective actions, and estimate labor, time, and material requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and written instructions, as well as follow oral directions.

• Ability to handle tools, equipment, weights, and loads safely and skillfully.

• Ability to communicate effectively and cooperate with coworkers.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.