Air Conditioning & Heating (HVAC) Technician
City of Jacksonville
- Jacksonville, FL
- $59,778-62,767 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Installs, operates, maintains, overhauls, and repairs air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems.
- Diagnoses system operating conditions using central control or energy management panel.
- Maintains and repairs automatic control circuitry relays and drive equipment.
- Maintains chemical balance in air conditioning water systems through testing and water treatment.
- Monitors air conditioning and heating systems for Performs major overhaul of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems.
- Repairs, recalibrates, and maintains electronic controls of energy management systems.
- Performs electrical, plumbing, and construction duties related to air conditioning maintenance, repair and installation.
- Inspects, repairs, and lubricates fans, motors, pumps and duct work.
- Inspects air handling units.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
- Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
- Knowledge of the equipment, tools, and materials used in the operation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
- Knowledge of liquid petroleum and natural gas systems.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Skill in the care and use of air conditioning and heating systems tools and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating system.
- Ability to operate computerized control panels.
- Ability to use various electrical testing equipment.
- Ability to operate power, mechanical and hand tools.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and apply written materials including equipment, instruction and safety manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Four (4) years of education and/or experience involving the operation and maintenance of air conditioning and heating systems.
- During the probationary period, must pass a competency examination on liquid petroleum gas equipment conducted by the State Division of Liquid Petroleum Gas Division.
- Must possess a current valid certificate of competency as a Journeyman Class "A" HAR Mechanic license or comparable State of Florida license, and it must be maintained during employment in this class.
- A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
- Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
- The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
- Depending upon assignment, must pass background screening on a local, state, and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services.
- Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain specialized certifications.
- Depending on assignment, within ninety (90) days of appointment date to classification, acquire and maintain the appropriate level of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification which corresponds to the job responsibilities. The level will be determined by current CJIS guidelines and may change periodically. Certification is obtained by successfully completing web-based training courses which cover physical security, incident response, the protection of information and other IT specific security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
- This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.