JOB SUMMARY
Performs specialty level heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work in the maintenance, alteration, installation, and repair of boilers, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems and equipment. Work involves: constructing, servicing, advising on, repairing, and altering of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment; troubleshooting control circuits; calibrating electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems; determining presence of lead based paint; and maintaining related records.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs general specialty HVAC work in the construction, repair, and alteration of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems and equipment.
- Plans and organizes daily work routine.
- Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology; estimates expected time of completion of elements of work; establishes personal schedule accordingly; and implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
- Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
- Responds to work orders; efficiently and effectively uses materials, equipment, and labor.
- Repairs and maintains large commercial air conditioners and heat pumps in the Authority’s office buildings.
- Services and repairs residential HVAC units.
- Uses electrical and HVAC test devices; troubleshoots and repairs control circuits.
- Replaces or repairs compressors and motors; repairs a variety of HVAC equipment in the housing units including refrigerators and window units.
- Checks accuracy and calibrates electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.
- Inspects work areas for signs of deteriorating paints; determines from lists provided if lead based paint is present in the area; and performs repairs in accordance with lead based paint (LBP) remediation procedures.
- Strives to anticipate work to be done; initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
- Seeks expert or experienced advice.
- Researches problems, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
- Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives; identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations; and implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures with a minimum or errors.
- Seeks expert or experience advice and researches problems, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
- Troubleshoots control circuits; replaces faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
- Handles requests, suggestions, and complaints from other departments, staff, and tenants.
- Performs preventive maintenance on heating, air conditioning, and air handling equipment; changes filters.
- Orders and stocks HVAC parts and equipment.
- Maintains related records of work.
- Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the Authority and various regulatory agencies; sees that the standards are not violated.
- Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
- Drives among locations.
- Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by courses in HVAC systems; 5 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform this job.
Certification, License, and Special Requirements:
- Valid North Carolina (NC) driver’s license.
- Drug testing and criminal background check are required
- Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification required.
- Visual Assessment Certification on Lead-Based Paint (or obtain within required time frame of date of hire).
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Handling certification desired.
- North Carolina HVAC License (Heating-Group 2) preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the standard practices, principles, and methods of the HVAC trade.
• Knowledge of tools and materials used in repairing or replacing commercial and residential HVAC systems and devices.
• Knowledge of Authority policies, standards, and prescribed procedures.
• Knowledge of related safety and housekeeping standards established by the Authority and various regulatory agencies.
• Skill in using plumbing tools and equipment used in the trade.
• Skill in making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to interact with all Authority departments and divisions, co-workers, supervisors, professionals, and the general public.
• Ability to meet deadlines and standards.
• Ability to be tactful and courteous.
• Ability to analyze situation and select appropriate course of action using independent judgment.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, or sketches.
Physical Demands:
The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: manual dexterity, handling, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity in preparing/analyzingdata/transcribe/using computer terminal/conducting extensive reading, visual acuity in operating motor vehicles, and walking.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Works overtime as required
