HVAC TECHNICIAN II

City of Pensacola; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pensacola is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician II to perform skilled HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair across city facilities. You will interpret blueprints, coordinate with teams, and ensure safety codes are followed.

The role may involve evenings or non-standard hours and potential emergency re-calls. Qualifications include a high school diploma, HVAC program completion, 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent, valid driver’s license, Universal Freon/Refrigerant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; HVAC program; 5 years HVAC experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and Universal Freon/Refrigerant certification.
• Ability to pass security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs HVAC construction, maintenance, and repair on structures and equipment.
• Reads blueprints and diagrams to plan work.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations.
• Maintains records of work performed and maintenance activities.
• Directs contractor work and reviews service bids.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Blueprints interpretation

Safety compliance

Supervisory ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC vocational/technical program

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Recruitment Range: $52,074.72- $60,854.76 annually, depending on knowledge and experience.

The position is open to internal Facilities employees only

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of a HVAC vocational/technical or equivalent program; and five (5) years of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning experience.
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses or Certifications:
  • Possession of an appropriate driver’s license for equipment operated.
  • Possession of Universal Freon/Refrigerant certification and any additional certification, license, or training required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
• Special Requirements:
  • Must be able to pass and maintain security clearance as required.

JOB SUMMARY

The HVAC Technician II performs skilled to advanced-skilled Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned systems, structures, and equipment. This employee has considerable latitude to use discretion in establishing work priorities, schedules, and related assignments. The employee will exercise independent judgment in carrying out assignments. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of employees. An employee in this position may be scheduled to routinely work shifts that included evenings or other non- standard business hours and may be subject to emergency re-calls.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs preventive, routine, and complex HVAC construction, maintenance, and repair work on structures, facilities, and equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and manuals to plan and execute assigned work.
• Ensures all work complies with established safety standards, building codes, regulations, and engineering requirements.
• Maintains, services, and repairs small appliances, high-pressure, and low-pressure equipment.
• Performs necessary calculations, including measurements of angles, distances, and square footage.
• Operates and maintains specialized diagnostic tools, meters, gauges, and related equipment, ensuring safe operating condition.
• Identifies, documents, and reports equipment deterioration, maintenance needs, and repair requirements to supervisors.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of work performed and related maintenance activities.
• Assigns, monitors, and assists subordinate employees, and supports planning and coordination of complex tasks.
• Directs contractor work for system and equipment installations and repairs, reviews service bids
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices used in the specific area of operations.
• Knowledge of complex test equipment used in troubleshooting HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and other regulatory agency rules effecting the operation.
• Knowledge of various HVAC systems to include low, medium, high and very high-pressure systems.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work on low, medium, high, and very high-pressure equipment.
• Ability to plan, assign, and effectively supervise work of employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain clear and concise records.
• Ability to interpret and explain City policies and departmental procedures to employees.
• Ability to estimate amounts of material and equipment required for a project.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, and crawl. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

An employee in this job is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

The City of Pensacola has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Pensacola provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.