HVAC Mechanic DPW Building Complex Division

City of Racine; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

HSA

Generous time off

Job summary

The City of Racine is seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanic to maintain, repair and install heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems across city facilities. Under supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor, you will work with HVAC, plumbing and electrical components, read blueprints, and use Metasys or similar building automation systems.

Requirements include 3-5 years of HVAC experience, a valid low-pressure steam credential, EPA 608 license, and a Wisconsin driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years HVAC/mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to solder and weld.
• Knowledge of HVAC mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems (DDC/Metasys).
• Proficient reading of sketches, blueprints and drawings.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, install or replace HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and service HVAC components, including electrical and control systems.
• Read and interpret sketches, blueprints and drawings to plan repairs.
• Operate power tools and keep tools in good condition.
• Maintain inventory and requisition materials; track expenditures.
• Be available for emergency and storm-related repairs.
• Utilize Metasys-building automation systems when available.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Welding

Soldering

Metasys controls

Blueprints

DDC controls

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Power Plant or Facilities Engineer license

EPA 608 refrigerant license

Wisconsin driver’s license

Tools

Building automation software

PC/Windows based tools

Job description

CONTINUOUS POSTING UNTIL POSITION FILLED

We offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, and generous time off. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, this position reports to the Building Maintenance Supervisor, and is responsible for installation, maintenance and/or repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment within various buildings and recreation facilities of the City of Racine.

• Maintains, repairs, installs or replaces heating, ventilating, air conditioning and related mechanical equipment using hand, bench tools, and equipment.
• Checks, tests, repairs, maintains, trouble shoots and sets components and accessories of HVAC systems including plumbing, electrical (DDC controls) and pneumatic support systems of the units.
• Welding and/or soldering to make repairs on HVAC systems.
• Work from and do material take-offs from sketches, blueprints and working drawings.
• Keeps power equipment and hand tools in proper working condition.
• Keeps inventory and does requisitioning of materials and supplies.
• Maintain monthly record of expenditures from purchases with a City credit card.
• To be available and subject to call during emergency and storm situations for repairs and operational needs.
• Ability to operate a Personal Computer and Windows based programs – including, but not limited to email and building automation systems (Metasys experience preferred).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• The ability to solder and weld.
• Experience in the use of computerized HVAC controls.
• Knowledge of the methods and modern practices involved in installing, repairing and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical (DDC controls – Metasys preferred) HVAC equipment.
• The ability to operate and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• The ability to plan and lay out repair work from instructions of repair manuals, schematics, drawings and blueprints.
• The ability to logically solve problems of moderate difficulty with a minimum amount of supervision and direction.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Be able to communicate effectively, exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact when dealing with the general public.
• *Ability to maintain a professional attitude and communicate well the team*

MINIMUM QUAILIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or its’ equivalent.
• Must have 3-5 years experience as a HVAC mechanic
• Possession of an active Power Plant or Facility Operating Engineer’s license issued by the American Society of Power Engineers, INC. or the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers Inc. that allows for a low-pressure steam City of Racine Operators credential.
• City of Racine Power Engineer or Facilities Engineer low pressure steam credential.
• Possession of Environmental Protection Agency 608 refrigerant license
• State of Wisconsin driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

Standing, walking, sitting and stooping.

Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.

Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing.

Lifting carrying, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Handling, grasping.

Driving

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITION OF THE POSITION:

• Must be able to work in all interior and outside weather conditions.
• Must be able to work on stepladders from six and ten feet in height, on extension ladders up to 24 feet and on a one-man lift to 30 feet.
• Working in areas of HVAC and electrical gear and equipment.
• Exposure to noise from common tools and equipment used in the HVAC trade, as an example, drills saws and generator.
• Exposure to odors from soldering and welding.

EQUIPMENT USED:

(These examples do not list all the equipment to be used but are to be used as a guide.)

City vehicles with or without attached trailer, one-man lift, hand tools, drills, cutting tools, computers and associated testing equipment related to the HVAC field, air compressors and generators.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.