TDHV07-2024-00442-Senior HVAC Specialist-Cheyenne
State of Wyoming
- Cheyenne, WY
- $27.13-30.14 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Pension Plan with a state contribution of 14.94%
- Optional 457B plan with a state contribution
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave including 10 paid Holidays
- This position performs all the duties of the HVAC Specialist.
- Install, adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, direct digital controls, and electronic/pneumatic/mechanical temperature control devices on HVAC/R systems.
- Conduct routine maintenance on HVAC/R equipment.
- Provide oversight on HVAC/R projects performed by outside contractors for code compliance, payments, design, and installation.
- Work with professional engineers on project design and construction.
- Design and conduct cost estimates for the installation of environmental control units and facility support systems that need new systems or replacement systems.
- Manage the procurement and use of ozone-depleting substances.
- Conducts efficiency analysis on HVAC systems and proposes energy-saving modifications.
- Utilize infrared imaging for predictive maintenance.
- Install and maintain mechanical equipment including: maintaining car wash, hot water high-pressure washers, cafeteria kitchen appliances, precision lab ovens, lab refrigeration units, lab walk-in drying ovens, humidifiers, precision cooling units for server, radio, microwave, and telecom rooms, dispatch, and operations areas critical to agency mission and public safety.
- Perform seasonal startup and shutdown of heating and air-conditioning plants and other related equipment.
- Work around hazardous and/or toxic materials.
- Temperature control on HVAC/R equipment, DDC controls, and electronic/pneumatic/mechanical controls.
- Monitor, operate, and maintain building systems equipment, recording appropriate readings and information.
- Perform preventive and general maintenance on equipment, performing emergency repairs or adjustments to maintain system integrity.
- Respond to a variety of customer work orders.
- Knowledge of refrigeration cycle, refrigerants, air conditioning, and related air handling equipment.
- Knowledge of acceptable practices, methods, and tools used in installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC-R Equipment.
- Skill in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems on all types of HVAC systems.
- Skill in facility maintenance HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Skill in oral and written communication along with interpersonal relations.
- Ability to read and follow blueprints, interpret technical specifications and regulations, and operate the necessary tools of the trade.
- Knowledge of light and heavy-duty equipment.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers. Maintain a good working relationship with staff.
- This position must pass a background check.
- Facilities Management personnel are considered "Essential Personnel" and are required to report to work even when other operations are closed.
- Must be able to climb ladders; and work on rooftops, in mechanical spaces, and boiler rooms. Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to drive vehicles and/or operate large and complex equipment.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, bend, squat, push, and reach.
- Exposure to hazardous/toxic materials and chemicals.
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- A background information check, including taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
- E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
- Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.