HVAC Technician - Tucson Arizona

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, computerized digital controls, energy management, and fire alarm systems. Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs electrical circuits, mechanical equipment and temperature control systems.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

 

Position Specific Summary

The HVAC Technician position at the City of Tucson’s Environmental and General Services Department maintains, repairs, and replaces City of Tucson HVAC mechanical systems and related equipment.

 

Work is performed under the supervision of the HVAC-R Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs electrical circuits, mechanical equipment, and temperature control systems. Services City of Tucson HVAC equipment at various locations, including but not limited to air conditioning, ventilating, heating, refrigeration, computerized digital control, energy management and fire alarm systems. Reads diagrams and maintains HVAC equipment by welding new parts, installing and replacing pipes, troubleshooting electrical problems, tracing wires, and installing sheet metal.

• Restores used refrigerant and oils, from HVAC equipment and systems by distilling, filtering, dying and removing impurities using the City’s reclamation system. Follows safety policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, local and City of Tucson requirements while maintaining HVAC systems and completing reclamation of refrigerants and oils.

• Schedules and coordinates HVAC projects with contractors and customers, providing estimates and working with other departments as it relates to scopes of work. Places orders and purchases materials needed for replacements or repairs as required for assigned HVAC projects. Reconciles procurement card invoices and documents and enters labor charges, purchases, and other project related data into multiple data systems. Responds to inquiries via phone calls, emails and in-person during site visits concerning maintenance tasks, repairs and projects.

• Attends City of Tucson safety, department and unit meetings, and other required training related to the safe use of tools and equipment. Optimizes productivity by maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles, keeps workspaces clean and organized, and inspects the condition of tool inventory.

• Performs all other duties and tasks assigned.

 

Working Conditions as follows:

Work schedule may require early morning, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call shifts. Often works under the following conditions: Indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but not limited to dirt, chemical, loud noise, and extreme weather.

 

 

 

 

* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
6 months post high school
Work Experience:
Four (4) years of directly related work experience
License:
Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver's License
 
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
6 months post high school
Work Experience:
Experience in HVAC
Experience working on electrical Systems
License/Certifications:
Universal Refrigerant certification issued by The Environmental Protection Agency (EAP).  
Languages:
  
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in commercial HVAC repair and maintenance.

Experience working with boilers, heaters and compressors.

 

 

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

 

 

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title:

HVAC Technician

Department Name: 

General Services Department

Department Link: 

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services

Recruiter Name:

Andrew Brownell

Recruiter Email:

egsd_hr@tucsonaz.gov

FTE%:

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Type:

Regular

Full Hourly Range: $21.96 - 37.88 USD

 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.

Special Instructions:

All applicants must upload a resume and a copy of their FAA Regulation Mechanics Airframe and Powerplant License to their application.

The recruitment process will include an application review and a screening panel interview (tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9, 2024). You will be advised via email of your status in the process after each stage.

Candidates selected for hire will undergo a thorough Tucson Police Department Background investigation prior to final job offer. The background investigation will include examination of previous FAA history. Candidate must have an absence of FAA regulation violations to be hired.

Physical and lifting abilities/requirements are determined by position and are included in the position description.

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.