Industrial HVAC Technician

The New Mexico Municipal League, Incorporated; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Las Cruces is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to perform repair, maintenance, and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related systems across city facilities. Work includes roofs, attics, basements, and exposed equipment, with required safety protocols and occasional after-hours responses.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, HVAC experience, refrigerant recovery certification, and NM licensing timelines.

Qualifications

• HVAC experience required; wages and safety are prioritized.
• Certification in refrigerant recovery required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs HVAC, refrigeration, and related systems.
• Interprets blueprints and manufacturer specs; reviews plans and contractor work.
• Plans jobs, coordinates preventive maintenance, and orders supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensures compliance with City policies and safety regulations.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Safety awareness

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification

NM journeyman refrigeration license (within 18 months)

Job description

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Performs skilled repair, maintenance, and installation of refrigeration, gas, heating, and cooling systems, boilers, and ventilation systems for the City’s facilities.

Work is performed indoors as well as outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions; some work requires being on the roofs of buildings, inside attics, floor crawl spaces. Various protective devices are used and are mandatory.

Physical Factors

Position involves working from roof tops, inside attics, above ceilings, floor crawl spaces and basements. Requires constant balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reach above shoulder height. Requires ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Work Situation Factors

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt; Union-Represented

This position is graded at BC12

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs heating, gas, ventilation, and refrigeration systems, including drinking fountains, refrigerated air conditioning systems, gas appliances,and evaporative coolers.
• Interprets blueprints and manufacturer specifications; designs small air conditioning systems and modifications to existing systems; reviews plans and specifications for contracted work and reviews the work of contractors.
• Makes initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; modifies existinginstallations.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and maintains chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coils, pumps, fans, starters, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces pneumatic and electrical controls, ignition assemblies, heating elements, exhaust fans, and hoods; monitors and recharges refrigerant systems.
• Performs routine maintenance; coordinates maintenance for cleaning systems and duct work, replaces filters and pads, adjusts belts, replaces or repairs motors and supply lines, and checks and repairs leaks in heating systems or gas lines; conditions safety valves and rechargesrefrigerant systems.
• Plans individual jobs and long‑term operations; participates indeveloping the preventive maintenance equipment and systemprogram; makes recommendations regarding majoroverhauls of systems.
• Completes work orders, orders and picks up supplies, submits invoices for payment, and reviews monthly purchases.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND one (1) year of experience in performing HVAC operations is required. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification required. State of New Mexico journeyman refrigeration required; State of New Mexico journeyman boiler license must be obtained within 18 months of hire date; State of New Mexico journeyman gas license may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: modern methods, practices, tools and materials used in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration operation, maintenance and repair; occupational hazards and safety precautions regarding building equipment installation, maintenance and repair; heating and air conditioning operation and preventive maintenance; electronic circuitry and controls; basic metal, welding, pipe and tubing fitting; fiberglass, electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair and fabrication; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: conduct preventive maintenance programs on HVAC components; operate a personal computer and various software applications; read, interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, technical orders, manufacturer’s manuals and specifications; design and construct re-modifications of existing equipment; perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: identifying and correcting system malfunctions and defects; reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.