Air Conditioning Refrigeration Repairperson

City of Springfield Human Resources; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency in Overland Park is looking for an Air Conditioning Refrigeration Repairperson. This entry-level position involves maintaining and repairing air conditioning systems according to municipal standards. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety practices. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position, and applications are accepted for future openings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including technical courses relating to air conditioning.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a skilled air conditioning mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the City’s air conditioning systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and reactive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance records accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of air conditioning systems

Ability to keep records

Understanding blueprints

Knowledge of safety precautions

Diagnostic skills

Following instructions

Skill in using tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical courses in air conditioning

Job description

Air Conditioning Refrigeration Repairperson

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Position Purpose/Summary: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the City’s air conditioning systems and equipment. Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with accepted trade practices adapted to municipal requirements under the general direction of a supervisor of higher grade who reviews work through inspections for conformance to established departmental standards. No supervision is exercised over other staff.

Essential Functions:

• Restore air conditioning equipment to original operating standards.
• Modify equipment as needed to ensure future reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair air conditioning equipment and control systems.
• Complete reactive and preventative maintenance paperwork.
• Assist in emergencies as needed.
• Work according to the schedule prepared by the supervisor.
• Return all work areas to a clean, neat, orderly and safe condition.
• Learn, understand and comply with fire, safety, and other emergency practices.
• Participate in training directed at increasing maintenance and other job‑related skills.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, and techniques of the trade.
• Ability to keep records of activities performed.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to locate, diagnose, and correct defects and malfunctions on a variety of air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials of the trade.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by technical courses relating to the trade.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a skilled air conditioning mechanic.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Government Administration

Note: This is a Civil Service position. The position is not currently open; should there become an opening we will hire off of the application list starting with the oldest application date.