HVAC Service Associate

WAGE: $29.87 - DOQ DEPARTMENT: Property Management PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Parental Leave, Maternity Leave OVERVIEW : Under the direction of the HVAC Technician and Property Management Supervisors will install, service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment; diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; inspect and perform tests on systems and equipment to identify defective parts and assure proper functioning; service and repair evaporative coolers, furnaces, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, walk in coolers/freezers, and ice machines; check and replace thermocouples and pilot generators. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES : The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. Install, adjust, replace, and repair various HVAC parts such as valves, fans, motors, gaskets, filters, relays, solenoids, contactors, louvers, belts, fuses, sensors, coils, condensers, compressors, controls, thermostats, timers, switches, gauges, tubing, pressure regulators, pumps, pipes, safety valves and automatic gas valves; cut, bend and join tubing and pipes. Adjust, repair and replace ducting and air conditioning systems; repair leaks and replenish refrigerants as needed; service heating systems according to established guidelines; light pilots; clean out vents; inspect, maintain, operate and repair pneumatic and electrical thermostats and control systems. Operate refrigerant recovery units a nd store in certified containers in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations; record refrigerant usage. Operate and maintain specialized equipment including pumps, gauges, brazing, welding, and soldering equipment, drills, saws, meters and a variety of hand and power tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work. Monitor energy efficiency management; diagnose malfunctions and make proper changes in Energy Management System to return units to operation. Estimate labor, material, and equipment needed for assigned projects; monitor inventory levels of materials and equipment; contact vendors for quotes, prices, and availability of materials and supplies; order materials and equipment as needed. Plan, organize, and lay out assigned tasks; interpret electrical and mechanical plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; work from verbal and written instructions and work orders. Schedule and conduct semi-annual and annual pr eventative maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and equipment to include replacing filters, belts, coil cleaning, lubrication, and overall proper function of systems and equipment. Communicate with other maintenance staff, County personnel, vendors, and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns. Maintain various records related to work orders, inventory, and assigned work. Maintain work areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition and comply with all OSHA, State, Federal and Environmental safety standards and regulations. Assist other maintenance personnel with projects in various skilled trades as assigned. Supervises and trains others within the County with installations and repairs of Mechanical components, systems, including trouble shooting and repairs. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment to accomplish work assignments. Assi sts other trades when necessary with maintena nce and repairs including snow removal and maintenance for County properties as needed. Responds to emergency situations during non-regular work hours. Assists in other construction an remodel projects of County properties. Other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU : Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Certifications: RMGA (Rocky Mountain Gas Association) Certification; EPA - Refrigeration Certification preferred Experience: Three years of diversified experience in building mechanical maintenance activities preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge: Need to be confident in approved Mechanical and field practices. Must Practice proper safety procedures common to Mechanical installations and maintenance including the utilization of proper PPE while performing the work. Must know and follow Local, State and Federal laws governing the installation and operation of Mechanical and Refrigeration systems. Abilities: Ability to lead and organize the work of others; ability to read, interpret, and work from sketches, diagrams, and blueprints; ability to make cost estimates of time and materials; ability to prepare and maintain routine records; ability to communicate eff ectively verbally and in writing; ability to perform moderately strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time; ability to make decisions and work independently, as well as working with other individuals as a team, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the general public, ability to prepare accurate and complete records and documents on all work performed each day. YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS : Must possess a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah and have ability to operate a vehicle and have a good driving record. Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position and will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check. Must be on call 24 hours a day; must have a telephone. Must be adaptable to changing work hours as shift hours may be varied. Working days would include weekends, and holidays; and working hours could include early mornings and late nights. Employees may be required to be on call for holiday and weekend checks. PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Must have good physical fitness and sense of balance. This position requires you to be on your feet all day, work at high elevations and lift objects overhead. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 65 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, dis tance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have accurate color vision and be able to identify objects by color. WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment