What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Mechanic position at City of Beaumont?
Essential Job Functions: Installs, repairs, and maintains refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment; places equipment in operation and tests for satisfactory operation; designs, plans, and installs new heating/air conditioning systems in existing buildings; adjusts pumps, building automation controls, humidifiers, filters, and valves to obtain maximum efficiency in operation; lubricates machinery and recharges system with refrigerant; examines equipment to detect and correct defects such as leakage and faulty compressors and condensers; provides advice on use of equipment to other departments; performs load calculations for City building projects; inspects and ensures correct completion of jobs by contractors; cleans and maintains tools and equipment; maintains inventory of items used in maintenance and repair work; supervises subordinates in the absence of supervisor.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Knowledge: Knowledge of standard practices, methods, and tools used in installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning and heating equipment; knowledge of the principles and practices of electricity as applied to air conditioning and heating; knowledge of relevant City codes; knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skills/Abilities: Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the trade; in the ability to install, adjust, maintain, and repair air conditioning, heating equipment and controls; ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Physical Requirements: Constantly sees (must be able to distinguish colors) and hears; frequently drives, climbs, kneels, squats, stands, stoops, twists body, walks and lifts objects weighing up to 75 lbs., uses a calculator, crawls, carries up to 50 lbs., pulls and pushes up to 100 lbs., and holds up to 25 lbs. Infrequently writes by hand and drags 100 lbs.; infrequently cleans, sits, and sorts.
Education/Experience: Graduation from high school required. Formal training and/or vocational courses in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration preferred. Must have a minimum of five (5) years working experience in the maintenance and repair of commercial and/or light industrial heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; must possess and provide evidence of EPA approved certification as a “Technical Type Universal”; must possess and provide evidence of “Certificate of Registration For the Purchase of Refrigerants & Equipment; as issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.
The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.
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