What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician position at City of Las Vegas?
The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications to create an eligible list for the position of HVAC Technician. This position performs a variety of difficult and highly skilled tasks on cooling and heating units and air-conditioning systems; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
*Must have an EPA Refrigerant Technician Universal certification on the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the full journey level class within the HVAC Technician series. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision and work assignments from higher level staff.
Examination Process
A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.
Applicants who are selected for the written test will be notified by email AFTER the application closing date.
Written Test Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Study guides are not available for this particular test. Examination content will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job posting.
Eligible List
You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list.
Selection Process
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include a hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings city-wide, which may include part-time or full-time positions.
Essential Functions
- Installs and maintains the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for city-owned and leased facilities; identifies, troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs all HVAC equipment malfunctions; modifies, repairs and replaces variable air volume boxes, air handlers, heat pumps, condensing units, package units, thermostats, system controllers, duct work, and other equipment essential to the operation of HVAC systems.
- Performs regular inspections on air-conditioning units to ensure efficient operation.
- Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units; calibrates thermostatic controls.
- Installs, repairs or replaces low and high pressure liquid lines.
- Monitors sensitive equipment rooms within city facilities to adjust HVAC equipment to prevent computer system malfunctions.
- Inspects and observes pressure of liquids and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient operation of units and makes necessary adjustments; inspects and services refrigeration equipment including refrigerators and ice machines.
- Maintains the chilled and hot water supply systems.
- Adjusts and maintains internal electrical and electronic control systems; cleans coils and blowers and checks motors and belt tensions.
- Assembles and installs metal duct work.
- Assists in planning and designing new installations of heating and air-conditioning systems; estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
Marginal Functions
- Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Responds to emergencies during evening and weekends.
- Performs minor non-structural welding fabrication and installation projects.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Experience
Two years of increasingly responsible journey-level heating and air-conditioning experience.
Training
Equivalent to graduation from high school, plus additional specialized training in heating and air-conditioning or a closely related field.
Licenses and Certifications
Completion of an OSHA-10 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor within six months of the date of appointment. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification.
Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Possession of an EPA Refrigerant Technician Universal certification on the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.
Possession of a City of Las Vegas fork lift certificate within six months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.
Possession of an appropriate City of Las Vegas aerial lift certificate within six months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge of
A variety of test instruments and tools necessary for the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and sheet metal.
Operational hazards and standard safety practices.
Record keeping and report writing.
Computerized electrical circuits and systems as they relate to air-conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigerated cooling.
Advanced principles of electricity.
Advanced principles of solid state electronics.
Skills in
Properly installing refrigerant compressors.
Diagnosing problems and making recommendations.
Making estimates of materials required.
Repairing and maintaining evaporative coolers.
Repairing and replacing damaged parts and equipment.
Using gas-operated torches for soldering, brazing and welding.
Working independently with minimal supervision.
Reading and interpreting blueprints.
Planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments.
Managing multiple assignments.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Communicating clearly and concisely.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Competencies
Core Workforce Competencies
Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.
Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.
Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.
Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.
Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.
Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.