AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN - GENERAL SERVICES

City-of-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is seeking an Air Conditioning Technician to fill one vacancy in the Building Maintenance Division of the General Services Department. The successful candidate will service and troubleshoot commercial and industrial HVAC systems and work with ABB drives and building automation systems.

Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance schedules, performing extensive maintenance like cleaning coils and changing filters, diagnosing malfunctions, replacing equipment,

Qualifications

• First hand knowledge and experience in servicing and troubleshooting commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Understanding of programming and installation of ABB Drives as they pertain to HVAC systems.
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate knowledge of Building Automation Systems.
• Self-starter who works independently with attention to quality of service.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics from drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedule on all refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment.
• Perform extensive maintenance such as cleaning coils, oiling fans, changing filters and adjusting air flow.
• Diagnose malfunctions and replace/repair devices to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Replace failed or aging units and related equipment as needed.
• Analyze problems and adjust thermostats and controls; instruct staff in proper settings.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; keep records of work and inspections.
• May train and assist other helpers and staff.
• Perform general cleanup and custodial duties as necessary for building maintenance and safety.
• Work overtime and participate in on-call assignments as required.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Building Automation knowledge

Independent worker

Electrical schematics reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ABB Drives

Job description

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Air Conditioning Technician to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building Maintenance Division of the General Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• First hand knowledge and experience in servicing and troubleshooting commercial and industrial HVAC systems
• Understanding of the programing and installation of ABB Drives as they pertain to HVAC systems
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate a working knowledge of Building Automation Systems
• Self starter who works independently with attention to quality of service
• Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical issues from electrical schematic drawings

The Air Conditioning Technician performs skilled tasks in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems equipment and fixtures related to the City's various air conditioning and heating systems.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedule on all refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment.
• Perform extensive maintenance work cleaning coils and other parts, oiling fans, changing filters and adjusting air flow and water treatment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning of air conditioning and related equipment and replace and repair appropriate devices and equipment; make periodic major overhauls on equipment to maintain maximum operating efficiency.
• Replace failed or aging air conditioning units, ice machines, drinking fountains and refrigeration equipment, exhaust fans, and commercial kitchen equipment as needed.
• Analyze air conditioning problems and adjust thermostats and other controls to obtain desired results; instruct office personnel in proper setting of thermostats.
• Purchase and maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; maintain records of maintenance work and inspections.
• May train, direct, and assist other helpers and staff.
• Make periodic major overhauls on equipment to maintain maximum operating efficiency.
• Analyze and Troubleshoot a wide range of building systems such as alarm, plumbing, lighting control, network connectivity, data, phone, furniture systems, and air conditioning problems and adjust thermostats and other controls to obtain desired results; instruct office personnel in proper setting of thermostats.
• Maintain records of maintenance work and inspections.
• Perform general clean up and custodial duties as necessary for building maintenance and safety.
• Work overtime as required to maintain continuity of work flow, respond to building maintenance emergencies, and participate in on call assignments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience

Three (3) years' experience at the journey level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and heating equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Possession of a Refrigeration Recycling Certification issued by the California Protection Agency.

Highly Desired Qualification

• Five years' experience in commercial air conditioning and energy management including experience maintaining centrifugal chillers.
• Experience working on and maintaining chiller and boiler systems

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is done in the field with exposure to faulty devices, chemicals, tools, and potentially hazardous conditions and a standard office environment. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Important information on scheduling assessments

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

Educational Requirements

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
   

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.