HVAC Technician

Description The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers.
The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO (Internally known as a Facilities Technician) Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, accountable for skilled technical work at the journeyman level performing the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, fixtures and accessories.
Work is performed in accordance with standard practices of the HVAC trade.
The work also includes performing general trades work to include carpentry, electric, painting, and construction.
Also responsible for providing guidance/training to Tradesworker I and II's for repairs and maintenance.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency.
Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency.
The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Perks and Benefits Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation) 13 paid holidays Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation City-paid life insurance Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance Tuition reimbursement On-site Gym facility And much more! Duties/Responsibilities Executes highly skilled HVAC work on major projects, performing various HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Operates, maintains, and repairs HVAC equipment including but not limited to air handlers, fan coils, boilers and water heating equipment, chillers, condensers, cooling towers, dampers, building automation systems, exhaust fans, ice machines, pumps, VAV boxes, variable speed drives, ductwork, and diffusers.
Performs minor sheet metal repairs to existing duct work, minor insulation repairs to duct work and chill water piping.
Operates refrigerant recovery equipment to avoid expelling refrigerant toatmosphere and file appropriate documentation to assure compliance.
Brazes and welds dissimilar metals to form leak proof connections on refrigerant piping/tubing, as well as hydronic systems.
Interprets and works from technical sketches and blueprints.
Locates and defines defects in HVAC systems and equipment.
May plan, layout and maintain a variety of HVAC systems and equipment.
Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in HVAC/refrigeration systems for the purpose of identifying repair and/or replacement needs.
Displays skill in the use and care of standard tools, equipment and testing devices of the HVAC trade and a proficient working knowledge of HVAC occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
Performs carpentry, masonry, electrical, and drywall repair or replacement, painting, and other related facility maintenance work.
Plans and executes facility maintenance or construction work plans.
Provide guidance for Tradesworker I and II’s in repairs, inspections and improvement projects as needed in assigned facilities, equipment, and machinery.
Maintain accurate records, including completed work orders.
Inventory spare parts.
Required to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish assign tasks.
This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of facility and air conditioning maintenance Knowledge of the occupational hazards, safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) assigned.
Knowledge of the City and State rules, regulations, and protocols.
Knowledgeable in general housekeeping practices.
Knowledgeable in basic report and record maintenance principles and practices.
Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and techniques.
Skilled in the efficient and safe operation of trade specific tools and equipment.
Skilled in troubleshooting and repair within assigned trade(s).
Skilled in prioritization, organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
Ability to operate vehicles and necessary equipment including but not limited to hand tools.
Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/ or in response to emergencies.
Ability to receive and understand oral and written directions.
Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field.
Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems.
Ability to review and organize work for efficient results and accuracy.
Ability to operate manual and power hand tools, and other heavy equipment and machinery.
Minimum Requirements High School diploma or GED.
Five years’ experience in repair and maintenance work of commercial and residential air conditioning equipment.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
Must hold an EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification at the time of hire or be able to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Journeyman License Physical Demands and Working Conditions This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.
Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Standing – for sustained periods of time.
Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
Work performed is primarily: Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.
Contact with internal and external customers, vendors and the general public Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions.
Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.
May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Full-time regular City employee benefits: Health Insurance (Florida Blue) City paid employee coverage.
HMO or PPO plans are available.
Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium.
Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life) City paid.
The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.
00.
Optional Vision Insurance (VSP) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees.
Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Optional Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life BlueDental) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees.
Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Supplemental Insurance Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
Pension Plan (General) Administered by Resource Centers Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster 401(a) (Mission Square) Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
Roth IRA (Mission Square) Offered through payroll deduction.
Disability (USAble Life) Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
Leave Time (Sick, Vacation) Paid Holidays City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.
Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday.
Leave Sharing May elect to donate or request leave time.
Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted.
Deferred Compensation Programs Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes.
Employee-only contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
Payroll Direct Deposit Available to any banking institution or credit union.
Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
Employee Assistance Program (ESI) City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions.
Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.