TJJD- HVAC Mechanic III-HVAC Tech- (BWD)

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Performs advanced (senior-level) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic work. Employees may perform the full range of work and may provide guidance to other HVAC mechanics and/or coordinate or oversee HVAC projects. Work involves coordinating the installation, repairs, and overhaul of HVAC equipment and systems based on work orders and preventative maintenance activities.

Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week.

Performs maintenance on HVAC equipment and systems.

Observes and performs periodic inspections to ensure efficiency of HVAC systems.

Checks performance of thermostats, automatic controls, and pressure gauges.

Cleans, services, oils, and adjusts equipment; tightens fittings; aligns and repacks pumps;

replaces belts; and changes and cleans filters.

Replaces defective compressors, cleans and recharges systems, and repairs motors and thermostats.

Coordinates parts and material requirements with supply room or warehouse.

Overhaul and service HVAC equipment.

Overhaul and service air compressors and pumps associated with HVAC equipment and systems.

Repair and replace worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps.

Repair or adjust valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.

Test equipment for refrigerant leak, charging, and metering device issues.

Remove and install motors, thermostats, and humidistats.

Adjust expansion valves and add gas to refrigeration units.

Check gauges and perform preventive maintenance work.

Maintain records and prepare reports on repairs and service to equipment.

Maintain, test, and repair backup generators and power supply systems.

Monitor energy consumption of HVAC systems and makes recommendations for increased energy efficiency in operations. Setup and install complex HVAC electrical components.

Provides on-the-job training to ensure proper procedures and policies are followed.

Assists in planning, scheduling, and supervising all assigned maintenance work to ensure completion according to TJJD policy.

May act in the capacity of the Maintenance Manager in his/her absence.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Will be required to travel up to 50% of the time.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Four (4) years of wage earning experience in HVAC work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• One hundred (100) hours of approved and documented maintenance continuing education credits/hours in seminars, workshops, classrooms, or documented study.
• Vocational certification or special training in the HVAC trade.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) universal certification for proper refrigerant handling techniques.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.

Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience. 

Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience. 

Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.

Note:  Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

• Knowledge of general principles and theories of pressure, vacuum, vaporization, and heat conduction.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Plumbing, HVAC systems, sanitation, carpentry, skilled painting, and/or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of TJJD maintenance procedures.
• Skill in in the use of tools required to maintain and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Skill in troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.
• Skill in using service equipment and testing devices to maintain facility components and equipment.
• Ability to organize preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work from blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to maintain proper heating, ventilation, and air conditioning levels; to diagnose malfunctioning units
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to estimate materials needed and usage.
• Ability to maintain records and process work orders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call.

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Prolonged sitting

Repeated bending

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include:  Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.  Optional add-on benefits include:  Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.  Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, and career ladder advancements.

In order to receive veteran¿s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

For Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf 

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.

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SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), name of direct supervisor and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.  

Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:  Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting.

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