HVAC Technician

Distinguishing Features of the Class

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 $38.26.

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 1551 E. MLK Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 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 1551 E. MLK Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 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, 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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01

I understand that such responses as "see resume", "see application", etc. to the following supplemental questions are not acceptable. Responses must be thorough, clear and concise to receive credit.

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you possess a two (2) year technical certificate in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration. To receive credit, submittal of certification or school transcripts is required by application deadline.

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Describe your experience in the maintenance and repair of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

04

Describe any experience you have with equipment maintenance of large industry facility, including duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A"

05

Describe any experience you have in wastewater treatment facility, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

06

Describe any experience you have troubleshooting and diagnosing industrial equipment including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

07

Do you currently have a valid First Class Engineer's license? To receive credit, submittal of license is required by application deadline.

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Do you currently have a valid Universal Refrigerant Technician certification? To receive credit, submittal of certification is required by application deadline.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question