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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities Water Utility Division is seeking a qualified Utility Plant Specialist to fill one HVAC (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating) Mechanic position. The incumbent will work in the City's water or wastewater treatment plants and ensures that the plant and equipment are functioning properly. The incumbent will utilize knowledge and skills in multiple trades, such as mechanical or electrical work, to perform the assigned duties. Duties include conducting preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and monitoring equipment and other functional aspects in the plant. The incumbents will also use their knowledge to ensure that work performed is in compliance with State, Federal, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

Duties include but are not limited to

Performs scheduled inspections of HVAC and refrigeration equipment
Clean, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment as necessary. To include electrical and control devices associated with HVAC equipment.
Install new and replace existing HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Responds to environmental comfort calls (i.e., too hot, too cold).
Prepares and completes work orders on a daily basis.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED
No experience required
Good general reading skills with experience in blueprint reading, interpreting schematics and using related tools; ability to read technical manuals, and write brief reports describing status updates and incidents completed through Computer Maintenance Management Systems such as Mainsaver.
Ability to pass a breathing test in order to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus or full faced respirator.
Good knowledge of safety and occupational hazards of several trades.
Ability to participate in a 24 hours, 7 day a week rotating on-call schedule in various types of weather conditions.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer two years of experience working with a valid HVAC journeyman or master’s certification recognized by the state of Virginia or a reciprocal licensing state identified by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Zone II requires all the above plus Forklift certification OR the ability to obtain Forklift certification within 90 days of hire.
Zone III requires all the above plus VA Contractor Board Journeyman license.
Zone IV requires all the above plus VA Contractor Board Master License.

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

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Conduit bending and installation
Electric motor/wiring Megger testing
National Electrical Code
NFP 70E and Arc Flash Hazards
Principals of boiler maintenance and operations
Principles of HVAC
Centrifuges
Chemical metering
Electrical and mechanical equipment used at a utility plant (e.g. water purification, pumping, and wastewater equipment)
CMMS automated system
Utility plant operations
Safety practices and principles

Skills (some combination of the following):

Troubleshooting electrical circuits
Updating, repairing, and replacing plant lighting systems
Maintaining and repairing electrical systems ranging from 120 volts to 4160 high voltage
Disassembling pumps
Carpentry and plumbing
Reading and understanding drawings, blueprints, and maps
Using and operating various equipment safety and correctly
Using chemicals properly
Working with vendors

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Operate equipment such as bucket trucks and forklifts
Operate back-flow testing equipment
Operate plumbing equipment such as sewer snakes and drain cleaners
Operate power washers, chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and pruners
Operate cranes and other equipment for hoisting and pulling equipment
Operate equipment for laser alignment of pumps and motors
Operate and use basic hand and power tools
Operate drill press
Operate torches
Operate refrigerant equipment such as gauges, recovery machines, leak detectors, and scales
Operate electrical and electro-mechanical equipment
Problem solve and troubleshoot

Advancement through the broadband depends in part on additional experience (Zone II, minimum of 12 additional months of experience; Zone III, minimum of 18 additional months of experience; and Zone IV minimum of 36 additional months of experience

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. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 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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