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Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of HVAC Mechanic in the Facilities Management Division. The incumbent is responsible for cleaning and performing preventative maintenance on HVAC & Refrigeration equipment; performs scheduled inspections of HVAC & Refrigeration equipment; troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and replaces new HVAC & refrigeration equipment; responds to environmental comfort calls, prepares and completes work orders. Scheduled work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm however, the incumbent may be required to work beyond scheduled hours and weekends as required.

Duties include but are not limited to

Completing routine preventative maintenance checks on HVAC and refrigeration equipment to determine if essential building/structural equipment such as boilers, chillers, water pumps, air conditioning, etc. is operating correctly and within required specifications
Conducting scheduled inspections. Troubleshoots and makes repairs. Installs and replaces HVAC and refrigeration equipment
Performing routine administrative duties such as: preparing and completing work orders and other paperwork; performing data entry and programming on electronic equipment; purchasing materials and parts; submitting completed work orders and quotes; and contacting vendors for parts and equipment pricing/delivery
Assisting to troubleshoot, develop, and build test equipment, as assigned
Performing other related duties as assigned

**City of Richmond Public Works employees who work in this class are considered essential personnel and will be required to work during declared emergencies and major weather events.**

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED
One year of vocational/technical training in HVAC systems/refrigeration
Two years of HVAC experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Journeyman's HVAC Certification is preferred

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) certification from the Environmental Protection Agency
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

HVAC
Equipment used in area of focus
Basic electrical knowledge
Basic math
Safety procedures
Mechanics

Skills (some combination of the following):

HVAC equipment inspection, repair and installation
Troubleshooting
Computer proficiency, including data entry

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Reading and comprehending installation instructions
Use standard HVAC equipment and tools such as voltmeters, refrigerant gauges, tape measures, and hand, power, and electrical tools

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to crawl, reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palm, talk, feel, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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