HVACR SPECIALIST 1

State of Nevada; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada’s Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks, is hiring an HVACR Specialist I. The role performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems across facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operation and timely response to failures.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, replacing filters, testing controls, keeping logs, and coordinating with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of HVACR apprenticeship or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of HVACR systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVACR equipment and related systems.
• Inspect equipment, replace filters, test controls and log conditions.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Repair/modify components of heating and air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and replace faulty components.

Skills

HVACR knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

Education

HVACR apprenticeship

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Testing instruments

Welding tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health at Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks Nevada is hiring for an HVACR Specialist 1. The HVACR Specialist I will perform preventive maintenance on various equipment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, fuel, and combustion systems, forced air furnaces, radiant heaters, boilers, chillers, air handlers, window air conditioning units, evaporative coolers, and refrigeration units. Will additionally maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers, and pneumatic and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules and preventative maintenance requirements to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis, and add correct proportion of treatment/cooling chemicals, and cleaning other mechanical equipment located throughout the facilities. Will continuously inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters, gauges, and other instruments; inspect occupied areas for comfort; adjust safety and limit controls; log information related to temperatures, pressures, fuel consumption, water level, time, and date, and respond to emergencies such as utility and equipment failure.

Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialists perform skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

Perform preventive maintenance on various equipment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, fuel and combustion systems, forced air furnaces, radiant heaters, chillers, air handlers, window air conditioning units, evaporative coolers and refrigeration units.

Maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers and pneumatic and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis and add correct proportion of treatment chemicals, and cleaning other mechanical equipment located throughout a facility.

Inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters, gauges and other instruments; inspect occupied areas for comfort; adjust safety and limit controls; log information related to temperatures, pressures, fuel consumption, water level, time and date, and respond to emergencies such as utility and equipment failure.

Repair and modify equipment and components related to heating and air conditioning systems by repairing or replacing damaged pipes or valves including brazing, soldering, pipe fitting or adding new piping valves and controls.

Troubleshoot electrical circuits associated with heating, air conditioning and refrigeration including tracing dead circuits, rewiring circuits, repairing or replacing electrical components such as starters, contactors, relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment.

Diagnose equipment failure; make repairs and test system functions using common hand and power tools, brazers, solderers, torches, voltmeters, amprobes, oxygen analyzers and precision measuring instruments.

Install new components such as thermostats, timers or insulation to make older equipment more energy efficient.

Make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories according to departmental policies and State regulations; and prepare and maintain records related to work activities.

Store, handle and dispose of coolants and other chemicals in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept, typically functioning as a member of a crew of HVACR Specialists. Incumbents perform skilled maintenance, repair and diagnostic duties associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of: tools, methods and materials used in operating, maintaining and repairing high and low pressure steam and hot water boilers, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and related auxiliary equipment; occupational hazards and safety procedures associated with heating, air conditioning and refrigeration operation; standard practices, techniques, materials, tools and equipment of the air conditioning and refrigeration trade such as chillers, water towers, pumps, air handlers, thermostats, pneumatic and electric controls, condensers and heat pumps.

Ability to: perform electrical, plumbing and welding tasks associated with heating and air conditioning equipment; use a wide variety of hand and power tools, welding equipment and specialty tools associated with heating and air conditioning repairs; prepare and maintain maintenance reports, daily logs and purchasing documents; read and interpret equipment service manuals and technical references.

Skill in: the use of tools and test equipment used in air conditioning/refrigeration repair such as ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, leak detectors, pneumatic calibrating gauges, water flow meters, air measuring devices, welding equipment and refrigerant charging devices.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

State Holidays

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.