Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician

State of West Virginia; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking an experienced HVAC technician for maintenance and repair of heating, cooling, and related equipment in public buildings.

Candidate will use a range of meters and gauges to diagnose issues, order materials, and perform preventive maintenance. Shift or call-back work may be required, with proper training for asbestos or environmental tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or four year apprenticeship program or two year post secondary technical school.
• Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or the mechanical or building trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plasterer, painter, welder, machinist, mechanic or masonry work.
• Special Requirement: Possession of a certificate of training related to the use of air conditioning refrigerants - Clean Air Act of 1990, Section 608.
• AND: Possession of a current license for certified HVAC Technician in the State of West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs heating, cooling and general operation equipment in public buildings.
• Uses meters and instruments to diagnose and monitor systems.
• Calculates and orders material as needed.
• May be required to work on asbestos or environmental issues with proper training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading specifications

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year post secondary technical school

Four-year apprenticeship program

EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification

Tools

OHM meters

Volt meters

AMP meters

Thermometers

Hydrometers

Conductivity meters

Light meters

Sound meters

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs experienced journey level work maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment used in heating, cooling and general operation of public buildings. Uses OHM meters, volt meters, AMP meters, thermometers, hydrometers, conductivity meters, light meters, sound meters, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers. Calculates and orders material. May be required, with proper training, to work in asbestos or other environmental issues. Must have a valid drivers license. Shift work and call-back work may be required. Must have working knowledge of low pressure steam/heat exchangers and mechanical spaces. Must have background with refrigerants in appliances.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or four year apprenticeship program or two year post secondary technical school.
• Substitution: Experience in air-conditioning, heating or refrigeration may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or the mechanical or building trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plasterer, painter, welder, machinist, mechanic or masonry work.
• Special Requirement: Possession of a certificate of training related to the use of air conditioning refrigerants - Clean Air Act of 1990, Section 608.
• AND: Possession of a current license for certified HVAC Technician in the State of West Virginia.

AFFIRMATION:

I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application.