HVAC SUPERVISOR - GENERAL SERVICES

The Position

The City of Riverside, General Services Department is accepting applications for the position of HVAC SUPERVISOR to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building Maintenance Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, the HVAC Supervisor will plan, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of semi-skilled workers and skilled technicians in the installation, maintenance, repair, alteration of mechanical and electrical systems equipment and fixtures related to the City’s various heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; and to do related work as required.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of semi-skilled workers and skilled technicians and maintenance support staff involved in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems equipment and fixtures related to facility HVAC systems.
• Supervise and participate in the installation, repair and replacement of temperature controls for energy management systems, programming of control panels and the regulation and adjustment of temperature at all City facilities.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems, air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
• Supervise other maintenance trades to determine and coordinate needed repair and modifications.
• Prepare and maintain records, correspondence and reports. Receive work orders; prepare estimates of time and materials needed; make sketches and diagrams for subordinates to follow; determine priorities with superior and schedule work in an orderly and timely manner and within budget constraints.
• Inspect work in process and upon completion for quality and conformance to instructions, building codes and standards; assist subordinates with difficult work problems.
• Prepare requisitions for materials and supplies; maintain records of time and materials used; prepare and submit records and reports as required.
• Conduct periodic inspections of City buildings, facility HVAC equipment and related fixtures to identify maintenance needs.
• Operates a City vehicle to travel between worksites, transport materials/equipment, or perform other job-related duties as required.
• Contact vendors and manufacturers in the resolution of difficult repairs and problems. Coordinate and supervise vendors on installations and repairs.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration.
• Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience : Four years of experience at the journey level in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment and fixtures related to various building HVAC systems including some experience and/or training in supervisory skills applicable to the building services field.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Possession of an appropriate, valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.
Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working on chillers and boilers

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $125 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  

• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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