HVAC Systems Mechanic

Salary : $75,131.41 - $105,717.44 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Career
Job Number: 004010-25-PW
Department: Public Works
Division: Facility Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the HVAC Systems Mechanic responds to service requests to perform skilled diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement work in heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and building automation systems for a wide variety of equipment in City facilities and buildings. The HVAC Systems Mechanic will monitor, program, repair and adjust digital controls and field devices for building air conditioning, heating, ventilation and other various mechanical/electrical systems. The HVAC Systems Mechanic will perform all preventive maintenance tasks and other system checks to ensure proper indoor air quality, system efficiency and occupancy comfort.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This journey-level classification is populated with multiple incumbents. Incumbents typically work alone on corrective and preventive maintenance work assignments while referring only the most complex problems to the supervisor. The HVAC Systems Mechanic differs from that of Senior Systems HVAC Mechanic in that the former is a journey-level position with no responsibility for supervision.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by higher level staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, operate, repair, overhaul and develop preventative maintenance programs for commercial and industrial heating, air conditioning, ventilating and refrigeration systems.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain pneumatic, electrical, digital and electronic controls.
• Report major system problems to supervisor, or lead person verbally or in writing.
• Monitor and recommend changes to improve efficiency, economy and to conserve energy.
• Maintain boiler rooms, equipment rooms and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Repair or replace systems including air handlers, compressors, condensers, appliances, furnaces, ventilation fans, building automation controls, package and split systems and other related equipment as required.
• Maintain computerized records for work order activity and time sheet accounting.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles involved in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, digital, electronic and pneumatic controls, plumbing and refrigeration systems, and the proper repair techniques for these systems.
• General building maintenance and repair, including plumbing and electrical.
• Preventive maintenance chemicals and other materials used in boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and similar equipment.
• Current local building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes.
• Energy conservation products and techniques.
• Computerized logs and recordkeeping.
• Pneumatic and Direct Digital Controls for HVAC equipment.
• Hardware, firmware and software for building automation system requirements.

Ability to:

• Adjust and calibrate pneumatic, electric and electronic controls connected with air circulation systems.
• Use testing equipment for electronics, pneumatics, air-flow, speed, temperature, humidity, etc.
• Use welding equipment, small power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, etc., and hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, ratchet socket sets, etc., in a proper and safe manner.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Program and use software for Direct Digital Control systems for HVAC equipment.
• Use informational databases.
• Diagnose and repair all types of HVAC, refrigeration and various life-safety monitoring equipment.
• Maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
• Must be willing to be on-call and work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Value customers and co-workers through provision of excellent customer service.
• Lift and carry heavy parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must not be affected by heights.
• Must have normal hearing.
• Eyesight must be corrected to 20/20.
• Climb stairs and ladders and to crawl into and work in small, closed-in spaces.

Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Four years of increasingly responsible work experience as a repair technician or closely related classification with responsibility for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, electrical, ventilating, high and low pressure boilers, and similar systems, including two years working with programmable digital controls, such as, but not limited to Direct Digital Controls including Barber-Colman, Invensis, Tridium, and Johnson Metasys systems.

-OR-

Completion of an accredited educational program in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration in a trade school, community college, or the U.S. Armed Forces. All education requirements must be verifiable from records of satisfactory completion of courses.
-AND-
Two years of work experience as a repair technician or closely related classification with responsibility for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, electrical, ventilating, high and low pressure boilers, and similar systems.

-OR-

Completion of a formal apprenticeship program in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. Completion must be verifiable through apprenticeship program.
PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Special Qualifications:

Possession of an EPA Universal Certification of Refrigerant Handling is required at time of appointment.
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

A valid California Class C Driver License is required for appointment to this classification, and must be maintained in order to continue employment in the classification. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Probationary Period:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

3. Screening For Most Qualified: (Pass/Fail) - In the event of a large candidate pool, each candidate's Work Experience section of the application will be evaluated and rated. Only those candidates determined to be the most qualified will proceed to the next step in the selection process. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section of the application.

4. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) - Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date, time, and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. The performance exam will be administered in English only.

TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken the HVAC Systems Mechanic exam within the past year of the final filing date of this posting, you may be considered exempt from taking the HVAC Systems Mechanic Exam.

The City of Sacramento's Human Resources Department will verify applicant's eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting.

5. Eligibility - Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the HVAC Systems Mechanic examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility.

• If you are currently on an active eligible list for the HVAC Systems Mechanic classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination.
• The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for the HVAC Systems Mechanic.
• If you are hired from the eligible list you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule, 5.7(i). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date.

6. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org;
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules:

Union Contracts:
Salary Schedule:
01

APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

02

PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use any combination of education and/or experience as listed to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.

• Yes

03

EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• No units from an accredited college or university
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree
• 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

04

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION: I understand proof of certification, should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.

• Yes

05

CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess an EPA Universal Certification of Refrigerant Handling by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

06

TEST EXEMPTION: I understand that I must have passed the examination for HVAC Systems Mechanic within the past year of the final filing date, to be exempt from re-taking the examination.

• Yes

07

DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

08

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

09

Describe your background in maintaining heavy duty HVAC equipment for commercial buildings, and list the steps for a basic repair.
10

List the types of HVAC systems you have maintained or repaired, including brand, model, metrics, refrigerant, etc.
11

Describe your experience working with building automation systems, including the number of controls and years of experience.
12

At the time of application, I possess:

• No education or relevant training
• An associate degree
• A Bachelor's Degree
• A Master's Degree
• A Juris Doctorate (JD)

13

At the time of application, I have taken:

• No formal training courses or programs
• One (1) relevant, formal training courses or programs
• Two (2) relevant, formal training courses or programs
• Three (3) relevant, formal training courses or programs
• Four (4) or more relevant, formal training courses or programs

14

At the time of application, I possess:

• No relevant experience
• The minimum experience required by this job posting
• An additional six (6) months - one (1) year of relevant experience as required by this job posting
• An additional one (1) year - two (2) years of relevant experience as required by this job posting
• An additional two (2) or more years of relevant experience as required by this job posting

15

At the time of application, I possess:

• No supervisory experience
• Six (6) months - one (1) year of supervisory experience
• One (1) year - two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Two (2) year - three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience

Required Question

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