The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees
The Public Works Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill 1 full-time Air Conditioning Mechanic vacancy in the Facilities Division. This position will be posted for a total of 6 weeks, and will close on
May 7th. There will be a "first look" on
April 16th. We encourage you to submit your application by this date to ensure you are considered during the first round.
Salary range for this classification is
$93,267.20 - $113,297.60 annually. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
In addition, the City of San Jose recognizes the following 15 holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Lunar New Year
- President's Day
- Cesar Chavez Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous People's Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
In addition to the starting salary and paid holidays, employees accrue 80 hours of Vacation, 24 hours of Personal Leave, and approximately 8 hours of Sick Leave per month. These benefits are in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Jose and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No.3 (#OE3)
Enjoy working with an H.V.A.C. Team that embraces, mutual respect for one another as well as work life balance mindset. Overtime opportunities are available. City Service vehicle, tools, laptop provided as well as annual Safety Boot Voucher. Tuition reimbursement program and 457 deferred compensation program are more examples of the benefits available here at the City of San Jose.
The Air Conditioning Mechanic position is responsible for performing HVAC duties at more than 200 civic building sites across San Jose. The position will be responsible for performing the operational support, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems and auxiliary equipment.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Repair of Rooftop package units, Air Handlers and split systems.
- Inspecting, repairing, performing preventative maintenance and routine testing of heating, cooling, air-conditioning, ventilating equipment and controls; and chiller and low pressure boiler maintenance.
- Servicing DX refrigerant and hydronic chilled/hot water distribution piping systems and components and HVAC units for
- commercial facilities.
- Repairing/replacing actuators, valves, compressors, controls, etc. in a refrigerant or hydronic piping system or HVAC unit.
- Using safe job practices, including wearing the proper PPE and making the job area safe before proceeding to work.
- Maintains cooling towers and sump basins as well as filtration systems.
- Responds to calls for emergency repair service.
- Maintains operating logs and related records.
- Replaces sub-assembly units; inspects safety cut controls.
- Performs other related work as required.
Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Incumbents should possess ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment.
In addition to the above physical requirements, the following is a general statement of physical/environmental elements.
Possess ability to:
- Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, standing, and walking on various surfaces, turning,
- bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements;
- Communicate in person and over the telephone or radio;
- Maintain professional demeanor during interactions with staff, customers and the public.
When assigned to an office environment, possess ability to:
- Operate, access, enter, and retrieve data using standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer or tablet;
- Read printed materials and a computer screen;
- Be exposed to moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.
- When assigned to fieldwork, possess ability to:
- Maintain strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work;
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment;
- Identify problems or hazards, work in confined spaces and around machines, and climb/descend ladders;
- Operate, inspect, and repair varied hand and power tools and construction equipment;
- Operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites;
- Be exposed to unpredictable working conditions including but not limited to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances, fumes, dust, and air contaminants
Selected candidate will need to successfully complete a background check.
(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.) Education and Experience Completion of certificate program in HVAC from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and cooling systems which are common to large buildings.
Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) - Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.
- Possession of a Universal Certification for Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Refrigerants from the Environmental Protection Agency.
- As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required.
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
- Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, including knowledge of job safety practices and experience in controls, mechanical, and water treatment; Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
- Communication Skills - Effectively conveys informatio
n and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
- Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
- Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
- Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
- Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
- Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Sara Mirra at sara.mirra@sanjoseca.gov.
