HVAC Technician I

About the Department

Position Duties

• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs and maintains a variety of heating and air conditioning equipment. Removes pumps and performs maintenance work, may frequently lift/carry up to 30 pounds to operate HVAC maintenance equipment. Adjusts and calibrates temperature control devices. Assists more senior technicians in chiller and boiler inspections; performs preventive maintenance. Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs. Gives technical advice and guidance as needed. Installs new equipment according to provided instructions. Performs water treatment analysis. Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Removes pumps and performs maintenance work, may frequently lift/carry up to 30 pounds to operate HVAC maintenance equipment. Adjusts and calibrates temperature control devices. Assists more senior technicians in chiller and boiler inspections; performs preventive maintenance. Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs. Gives technical advice and guidance as needed. Installs new equipment according to provided instructions. Performs water treatment analysis. Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Adjusts and calibrates temperature control devices. Assists more senior technicians in chiller and boiler inspections; performs preventive maintenance. Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs. Gives technical advice and guidance as needed. Installs new equipment according to provided instructions. Performs water treatment analysis. Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Assists more senior technicians in chiller and boiler inspections; performs preventive maintenance. Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs. Gives technical advice and guidance as needed. Installs new equipment according to provided instructions. Performs water treatment analysis. Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs. Gives technical advice and guidance as needed. Installs new equipment according to provided instructions. Performs water treatment analysis. Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Gives technical advice and guidance as needed. Installs new equipment according to provided instructions. Performs water treatment analysis. Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Installs new equipment according to provided instructions. Performs water treatment analysis. Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Performs water treatment analysis. Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems. Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency). One (1) year work experience maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning equipment. Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License. Must certify with the State of Texas as Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician within six (6) months of employment. Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times. Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records Check upon employment. Preferred Qualifications NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Ready-to-Work or Core Certification. OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification. EPA Universal Certification. Associate degree or trade school certificate in HVAC/R Technology or a closely related field. Completion of a formal or state-registered HVAC Apprenticeship program. Applicant Information Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• One (1) year work experience maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• Must certify with the State of Texas as Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician within six (6) months of employment.
• Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records Check upon employment.
• NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Ready-to-Work or Core Certification.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Associate degree or trade school certificate in HVAC/R Technology or a closely related field.
• Completion of a formal or state-registered HVAC Apprenticeship program.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment repair, installation and maintenance procedures practices and techniques. Knowledge of electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices. Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices of HVAC equipment design. Knowledge of pressure charts, gauges, tools and equipment used in HVAC equipment repair. Knowledge of installation and maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Knowledge of electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices. Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices of HVAC equipment design. Knowledge of pressure charts, gauges, tools and equipment used in HVAC equipment repair. Knowledge of installation and maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices. Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices of HVAC equipment design. Knowledge of pressure charts, gauges, tools and equipment used in HVAC equipment repair. Knowledge of installation and maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices of HVAC equipment design. Knowledge of pressure charts, gauges, tools and equipment used in HVAC equipment repair. Knowledge of installation and maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of HVAC equipment design. Knowledge of pressure charts, gauges, tools and equipment used in HVAC equipment repair. Knowledge of installation and maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Knowledge of pressure charts, gauges, tools and equipment used in HVAC equipment repair. Knowledge of installation and maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.

Benefits

• Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp Note: Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

Benefits Information

• The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
• Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
• If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

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