What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Systems Technician position at TOMPKINS COUNTY?
Minimum Qualifications
The applicant will possess a valid NYS Drivers License with a good driving record at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment. Candidate should possess a record of on-going training and a Universal EPA CFC certification at time of appointment. Possession of Boiler Certificate within one year of appointment.
Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply. NOTE: Five years of hands-on experience in the HVAC field will be considered equivalent to the journey level of experience specified in (b) above. This means that an applicant who does not have Journey level certification must have at least 12 years of experience in the field, with at least six months of the experience being supervisory.
Distinguishing Features Of The Class
This is a highly skilled technical service position in which the incumbent installs, repairs, maintains, and operates all HVAC, plumbing, controls, electrical, and related systems located in County-owned buildings to insure efficient and reliable operation. Employees of this class work on minor or major repairs, installations and maintenance projects.
Typical Work Activities
Installs, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and/or operates boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning systems, air handling systems, heat pumps, variable air volume systems, ventilation systems, ductwork, heat exchangers, air compressors, motors, pumps, control systems (pneumatic & direct digital control), computer hardware for control systems and all other associated HVAC equipment and components;
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Personal Characteristics
Thorough knowledge of the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of HVAC, plumbing, controls, and related systems; Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology, and safety precautions used in the operation and maintenance of large complex HVAC and plumbing systems, auxiliary equipment and controls; Good knowledge of the methods, materials, and diagnostic tools and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and testing of large complex HVAC and plumbing systems, auxiliary equipment and controls; Good knowledge of refrigerant usage and safe storage practices; Good knowledge of the practices, tools, and terminology of the electrical, carpentry, and painting trades; Working knowledge of code, life safety, and indoor air quality issues as it relates to HVAC and plumbing work; Working knowledge of CMMS, and BAS applications; Ability to analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and problem solve complex technical problems, and develop solutions to problems as they arise;
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college, university, or technical school with an Associates Degree or certificate in air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technology or a closely related field and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial, industrial, and/or institutional HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems, six months of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma plus completion of an apprentice program and possession of journeyman certification, and a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time paid experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial, industrial, and/or institutional HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems, six months of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above as determined by the Commissioner of Personnel.
The applicant will possess a valid NYS Drivers License with a good driving record at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment. Candidate should possess a record of on-going training and a Universal EPA CFC certification at time of appointment. Possession of Boiler Certificate within one year of appointment.
Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply. NOTE: Five years of hands-on experience in the HVAC field will be considered equivalent to the journey level of experience specified in (b) above. This means that an applicant who does not have Journey level certification must have at least 12 years of experience in the field, with at least six months of the experience being supervisory.
Distinguishing Features Of The Class
This is a highly skilled technical service position in which the incumbent installs, repairs, maintains, and operates all HVAC, plumbing, controls, electrical, and related systems located in County-owned buildings to insure efficient and reliable operation. Employees of this class work on minor or major repairs, installations and maintenance projects.
Typical Work Activities
Installs, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and/or operates boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning systems, air handling systems, heat pumps, variable air volume systems, ventilation systems, ductwork, heat exchangers, air compressors, motors, pumps, control systems (pneumatic & direct digital control), computer hardware for control systems and all other associated HVAC equipment and components;
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Personal Characteristics
Thorough knowledge of the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of HVAC, plumbing, controls, and related systems; Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology, and safety precautions used in the operation and maintenance of large complex HVAC and plumbing systems, auxiliary equipment and controls; Good knowledge of the methods, materials, and diagnostic tools and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and testing of large complex HVAC and plumbing systems, auxiliary equipment and controls; Good knowledge of refrigerant usage and safe storage practices; Good knowledge of the practices, tools, and terminology of the electrical, carpentry, and painting trades; Working knowledge of code, life safety, and indoor air quality issues as it relates to HVAC and plumbing work; Working knowledge of CMMS, and BAS applications; Ability to analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and problem solve complex technical problems, and develop solutions to problems as they arise;