HVAC Specialist - Facility Operations

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,227 - 29,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Insurance

Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays

401(a) Retirement Plan

Deferred Comp Savings Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic

Full-service fitness facility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A municipal employer in Topeka is seeking a skilled HVAC professional to serve as a lead technician. This role includes performing maintenance, modifications, and repairs to HVAC systems city-wide, along with training others in best practices. Applicants must have a high school diploma, specialized training in HVAC, and three years of relevant experience. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited vocational school with specialized training in air conditioning or closely related field is required.
• Must have three years of experience in HVAC systems with commercial/industrial system experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to HVAC systems city-wide.
• Administer HVAC service contracts and oversee contractor work.
• Serve as a technical expert on HVAC maintenance and training.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Technical expertise

Electrical repairs

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training in air conditioning

Licensed refrigerant recovery technician

Job description

The City of Topeka is seeking a skilled HVAC professional to work as a lead technician in the facility operations division. This incumbent is responsible for planning, directing and performing a variety of work to ensure the adequate and efficient operation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems city-wide.

What you’ll do:

• Perform maintenance, modifications and repairs to a variety of HVAC systems city-wide.
• Administer HVAC service contracts and work performed by contractors.
• Serve as a lead worker and technical expert on HVAC maintenance, including training others in routine HVAC preventative tasks and safe work practices.
• Maintain records, collect, compile and analyze data, and prepare reports as required.
• Perform electrical and circuitry repairs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited vocational school with specialized training in air conditioning or closely related field, is required.
• Must be a licensed refrigerant recovery system technician.
• Must have three years of experience in the care and maintenance of HVAC systems with experience in maintaining commercial/industrial electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must have and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and meet the City’s insurability requirements. Please review the insurability guidelines here.
• Experience as a safety trainer/coordinator highly desired, as well as an inventory specialist.

Entry rate of pay: $20.49 - $21.43 per hour, depending on qualifications.

The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Insurance
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays
• KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer