Skilled Trades Assistant (HVAC)

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority - LVCVA; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority seeks a Skilled Trades Assistant to learn preventive maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, chillers, and related equipment around LVCC facilities.

This entry-level role supports journey-level tradespeople, prepares tools, reads blueprints, and helps maintain logs, with emphasis on safety, PPE, teamwork, and eligible to advance to journeyman trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics; basic math skills.
• Willingness to learn HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.
• Willing to wear PPE and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with journey-level assignments to learn HVAC and other trades.
• Support routine to complex installation, maintenance, and repairs of boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, motors, compressors, electrical, kitchen, and refrigeration equipment.
• Obtain and organize tools, equipment, and materials for the tradesperson.
• Learn troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of systems.
• Operate power and hand tools and diagnostic equipment safely.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose repairs.
• Complete work orders and maintain logs/records.
• Perform post-work cleaning.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints/ schematics reading

Teamwork

PPE compliance

Troubleshooting basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical program certificate or 1 year relevant experience

Tools

CMMS experience

Job description

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

The Skilled Trades Assistant will learn the practices and procedures to install and perform progressively skilled preventative maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including commercial restrooms, kitchens, refrigeration, appliances, and lighting systems in and around LVCC facilities.

• Assist with journey-level position assignments to learn the practices and procedures in the HVAC trade (and others).
• Assist in routine to complex installation, maintenance and repairs related to boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, motors, compressors, electrical, kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Obtain and organize necessary tools, equipment, and materials for the assigned tradesperson.
• Learn how to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair systems equipment in LVCC facilities.
• Safely and accurately operate the following for job completion:
• Power and hand tools
• Testing and diagnostic tools, such as multimeters, ammeters, compound gauges, and pressure gauges etc.
• Various motorized equipment: carts, lifts, vehicles, etc.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose repairs on equipment.
• Complete work orders for jobs performed.
• Clean areas after jobs are completed.
• Assist skilled tradespersons in maintaining appropriate logs and records.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with journey-level position assignments to learn the practices and procedures in the HVAC trade (and others).
• Assist in routine to complex installation, maintenance and repairs related to boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, motors, compressors, electrical, kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Obtain and organize necessary tools, equipment, and materials for the assigned tradesperson.
• Learn how to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair systems equipment in LVCC facilities.
• Safely and accurately operate the following for job completion:
• Power and hand tools
• Testing and diagnostic tools, such as multimeters, ammeters, compound gauges, and pressure gauges etc.
• Various motorized equipment: carts, lifts, vehicles, etc.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose repairs on equipment.
• Complete work orders for jobs performed.
• Clean areas after jobs are completed.
• Assist skilled tradespersons in maintaining appropriate logs and records.

Education And Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from a certificate-producing accredited technical program or a minimum of one year of recent documented commercial experience
• Ability to:
• Take direction and work under close direct supervision
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Operate ariel lifts at heights up to 60 feet
• Work well in a team environment in a diverse team, be self-driven, reliable, and responsible
• Working knowledge of safe work methods and practices
• Working knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment
• General knowledge of mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and ability to perform associated tasks
• Basic knowledge of computers; CMMS system experience is preferred
• Effective listening and interpretation skills in order to learn to satisfactorily perform work as directed

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a valid Nevada driver’s license at time of hire and maintain it during employment.
• Have or ability to obtain an OSHA 10 (Construction) certification within 90 days of employment.

Must possess the journeyman and other required applicable certifications/licenses (NEC, EPA Refrigerant, Backflow Prevention Tester, etc.) within 36 months from date of entry into the position.

Note: Skilled Trade Assistants who fail to possess their journeyman and other required applicable certifications/licenses within 36 months from date of entry into the position may not continue employment in the Skilled Trade Assistant role. If they are not eligible for and hired for another position within LCVCA, their employment will be terminated. Skilled Trade Assistants who are successful in their achievement of their journeyman and other required certifications will be promoted to a journeyman trade position (e.g. plumber, electrician, HVAC technician).

POSITION COMPETENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Integrity/Trust
• Teamwork

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Commitment
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment
• Mechanical Aptitude

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS

This expectation of this position is to deliver the best customer service to internal and external customers through reactive and proactive assistance. Ensure information is relayed efficiently and expeditiously to exceed client expectations and support the mission of the LVCVA.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS

At the LVCVA, safety is everyone’s job. All Ambassadors are expected to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of safe work practices and to comply with established rules, policies, procedures and regulations. In addition, all Ambassadors are responsible for eliminating and reporting hazards and incidents. We manage an environment that is safe for all and where tools, guidance and personal involvement are key to our success.

DIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS

Inclusion and the embodiment of not only tolerance but a genuine appreciation for a diverse workplace are essential elements of the LVCVA’s culture. Supporting and respecting the various cultural and ethic values, behaviors, beliefs and attitudes leads to successful Ambassador relations and business results. All levels of supervision are expected to ensure diversity is practiced and is a managing strength in their operation. All levels of Ambassadors are expected to respect and support diversity in the workplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Ambassador to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The individual must have the mobility to work in a typical engineering setting, e.g., in and around general industrial and central plant environments that house electrical wiring and equipment, HVAC equipment, and plumbing fixtures as well as confined space or high/precarious spaces such as manholes, catwalks and rooftops. This person must be able to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, balance and crawl, and have dexterity of hands and feet. Must be able to move/lift up to 20 pounds constantly, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally. Must be able to distinguish color, size, shape and temperature, and be able to work in all climates. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

The individual must have the ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer; ability to read and distinguish color on printed materials and a computer screen; ability to hear ability to communicate in person, over the telephone and radio. Must be able to drive vehicle to various work locations.