HVAC Technician

General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, performs various mechanical and electrical duties in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, boilers and peripheral systems to ensure a comfortable, safe and healthy work environment.

Note: The starting salary will be $42.09.

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The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Residency Incentive
Volunteer Time
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%
Employee Discounts

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Possession of a two-year technical certificate in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration; and
• Three years of previous experience in the maintenance and repair of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

College transcripts must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 on or before the application deadline.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license, or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Certification as a Universal Refrigerant Technician within 6 months of appointment.
• Failure to meet the above noted qualifications will result in termination of employment.

Certifications must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309. Required documents must be received by Human Resources on or before the application deadline.


Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Repairs all air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, boilers and peripheral systems equipment.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment when malfunctions occur and repairs and/or replaces parts as necessary.
• Recommends and installs portable and stationary equipment such as heating appliances, ventilating equipment, cooling units or evaporative coolers; closed steam systems or hot or chilled water piping within heating or cooling equipment; component parts that do not alter original equipment; and related unit refrigeration systems.
• Operates boiler system to maintain proper water temperature for production of methane gas needed to produce electricity, fuel for boiler system and renewable natural gas system.
• Performs preventative maintenance for all equipment including cleaning, tightening belts, replacing filters, replacing oil and grease, inspecting components, etc. according to manufacturer’s guidelines; makes appropriate adjustments to equipment as required.
• Monitors, repairs, and installs pneumatic, electrical and electronic controls to ensure proper operation of control system and adjusts controls to recommended setting.
• Tests equipment using special tools and testing equipment, reviews measurements and makes adjustments to ensure acceptable operation.
• Reviews and interprets blueprints, plans and specifications to determine tolerances and procedures for proper operation and maintenance/repair of equipment.
• Interpret Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, estimates time, parts, tools and equipment needed for repair and maintenance projects and completes appropriate forms to obtain items.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain accurate maintenance records and work order system.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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Closing Date/Time: 8/3/2026 4:00 PM Central