What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC/R Technician 2 (Government Center - Easton PA) position at Northampton County?
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.
Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.
Candidates who meet the Required Minimum Qualifications and submit a complete application will be invited to take the
written exam for this position.
written exam for this position.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.
Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.
GENERAL PURPOSEThe HVAC/R Technician 2 position performs skilled maintenance, installation, and repair work to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Work includes monitoring and adjusting HVAC/R systems using building automation systems, visual inspections, completing scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, and repairing or replacing equipment as needed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor and the Operations & Maintenance Associate Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position exercises no supervision except in the instruction and direction of the technical efforts of HVAC/R Technician I classification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and repairs, replaces, adjusts, or installs such fixtures as needed.
Investigates the environmental conditions of controlled spaces and the operation of associated equipment. Measures all related parameters, determines the causes of uncomfortable conditions, and makes the required repairs or adjustments.
Receives and completes work orders for the scheduled preventative maintenance of HVAC/R equipment. Closes out work orders upon completion, noting work performed and any other relevant information.
Receives work orders for the correction of undesirable environmental conditions, as well as the repair, installation, or other maintenance work related to heating, ventilation, and refrigeration fixtures and/or systems such as air conditioning, heating units, ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, water fountains, fans, electronic air cleaners, pumps, and related equipment.
Inspects and studies building and mechanical plans/drawings to identify work requirements and plans. Determines nature and extent of malfunctions or limitations of equipment and decides course of action necessary to achieve desired results.
Changes equipment operating parameters and prepares area for work, including opening partitions as necessary for access to affected area or system. Makes repairs or alterations and installs pumps, condensers, filters, controls, valves, gauges, and other system component parts.
Determines manpower and materials needed for jobs, checking against supplies and secures manpower, materials, and equipment for each job.
Coordinates schedule for job performance, including the shutoff of water, power, and other elements, with other building personnel and those in affected area.
Follows standard safety practices, including safeguarding building users, visitors, or residents. Instructs and directs the manpower. May keep records of jobs performed, materials used, and related information.
Works with architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and vendors to design, plan, and coordinate the installation of new systems.
May instruct and oversee the work of other personnel doing HVAC/R work.
May assist other trades personnel and/or perform such maintenance work.
Must keep up to date on technical advancements, codes, regulations, standards, etc. Advises superiors of same and the state of compliance and/or necessary changes.
*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them form the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, plus four (4) years of HVAC Technician education and/or specialized training; AND
At least four (4) years of full-time maintenance and repair work experience in the heating, ventilation, and refrigeration field, two (2) years of which shall have been at the journeyman level, as well as substantial involvement in troubleshooting jobs and/or overseeing other workers; AND
Possession of a valid EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I and II is required; AND
Employees assigned to this title are required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Comprehensive, specialized knowledge of heat transfer, fluid flow, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration (all types of refrigeration equipment), and related principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly employed in the design, repair, alteration, and installation of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration fixtures and systems.
Thorough knowledge of the tools, materials, and safety precautions of the heating, ventilation, and refrigeration field.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices addressed by, and general provisions of, the trades, environmental, safety, and other code requirements.
Thorough knowledge of building automation systems, including troubleshooting.
Skill in the use and maintenance of trades tools and materials.
Ability to read and interpret building and mechanical plans and sketches.
Ability to diagnose malfunctioning equipment or controls programming resulting in uncomfortable temperature or humidity levels and take corrective action as needed.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver into position fans, pumps, circulators, compressors, and other such heavy and/or unwieldy fixtures under very undesirable conditions.
Ability to work in close proximity to nursing facility patients, families, and visitors, if required by work assignment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and contracted service personnel.
Ability to operate a personal computer to enter information into and secure information from established programs.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Power tools, hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work. Mechanic’s tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance. Diagnostic equipment, telephone or cell phone, personal computer, and calculator.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. Use hands to finger, handle or feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Climb or balance. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift weight up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: RU/GR24
UNION STATUS: AFSCME RESIDUAL UNIT
Updated April 2026