Maintenance Technician II

(County Wide)

Salary:$29,522.00

Distinguishing Features of the Position (Summary)

Performs technical work in preventive maintenance and/or repair of assigned county wide HVAC systems. Duties include preventive maintenance, repairing and installing computerize, electrical, mechanical components on HVAC systems. Positions in this class perform routine preventive maintenance, identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; and maintain preventive and repair document logs and records.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for all county-wide HVAC equipment; maintenance preventive and repair logs for each HVAC unit.

Maintains and installs mechanical, electrical and computerized hardware components for existing HVAC systems.

Repairs mechanical, electrical and computerize malfunctions and installs new equipment.

Tests HVAC systems for continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, identify pressures of refrigerant and refrigerant or oil leaks using testing devices, such as refrigeration gauges, psychrometer, HVAC thermometers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

Inspects HVAC systems equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses all tools carefully and as instructed; may be expected to operate heavy equipment on occasion.

Maintains assigned inventory; requests quotes for needed materials, equipment, and supplies.

Provides assistance and information to employees, foreman, managers, vendors, local businesses, and/or other interested parties regarding assigned HVAC functions.

Assists maintenance personnel with problems and ensures timely completion of work; works with power tools in a safe manner, helps with work orders requested, keeps work areas clean.

Responsible for assigned week of emergency after hour calls and stand-by duties.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, with three (3) years of experience performing technical and/or repair work with HVAC mechanical, electrical and computerize systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, EPA Certification and State HVAC Certified Technician License.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert medium physical effort in medium work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (50 - 100 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Exposure to damp/wet surfaces, duty conditions, fumes and odors, flammable liquids and high noise levels.

This is a Civil Service covered position. Testing requirements will follow section 2.32 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Probationary period will follow section 2.35 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook.

Benefits: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.