Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II or III

Minimum Qualifications
Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two years experience in repair and maintenance of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Completion of accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Class “C” driver’s license. If required, must obtain an appropriate commercial driver’s license ( CDL ) within 90 days of employment with the City.
• If required by the assignment, must be certified within six (6) months of employment in accordance with EPA standards in air conditioning service, repairs and Freon recovery to include Freon recovery equipment operations.
• If required by the assignment, must be certified within six (6) months of employment as a state vehicle inspector in accordance with TDPS procedures and re

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess Texas Class C driver license in good standing.
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification
• Must be a registered HVAC Tech with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation..

Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic III

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four years’ experience in repair and maintenance of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration systems, including chillers.
• Completion of accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Texas Driver’s License in good standing
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification
• Must obtain unrestricted Texas Air Conditioning License for City use within 120 calendar days of hire.

Physical Requirements:
Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50lbs., client/ customer contact, indoor activity, exposure to electrical hazards, explosive hazards, biological hazards, dust/mites hazards. May require employee to be medically cleared to wear respirator.
Notes to Applicants
Salary:
Heating & Refrig Mechanic II

• $25.40 - $30.10

Heating & Refrig Mechanic III

• $27.16 - $32.87

Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II or III : Performs skilled and advanced senior-level work regarding:

• Installing, maintaining, and servicing Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration ( HVAC ) systems, including waterlines, valves, drive belts, steam traps, chillers, boilers, pumps, and cooling tower(s).
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs chiller controls/safety circuits, and refrigerant circuits on multi-stage chillers, air conditioning systems, ice machines, and other equipment.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs start-up of building automation system network devices and components.
• Maintains and repairs energy management control systems network i.e. control boards, relays, sensors, valves, etc.
• May have lead responsibility for special projects and provide guidance and training in HVAC work to apprentices and other maintenance personnel.
  
  NOTES TO APPLICANTS :
• A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine base pay in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled, and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
• The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification
  • Please attach a copy of the EPA Refrigerant Recovery certification with the application (upload using attrachment Other Document).

The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted jobs and positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs .
Pay Range
(See notes to the applicant)

Hours
Regular - Full Time (40-hours weekly)
Work Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday (7:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.)
• May be required to respond to emergencies off hours (i.e.: evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• May occasionally work beyond assigned shift.
• Work schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the organization.

Job Close Date 05/06/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Library Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 635 North Pleasant Valley Road., Austin Texas 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience performing preventive maintenance and repair services on commercial/industrial HVAC equipment. (e.g. heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including chillers).
• Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems)
• Skilled in using hand and power tools associated with the craft.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and professional drawings.
• Capability to respond and complete work order requests promptly and correctly.
• Knowledge of locksmith installations and repair.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Texas Air Conditioning License for City use within 120 calendar days of hire.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II

Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic III
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II

Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic III
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires high school graduation or GED, plus two years’ experience in repair and maintenance of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems. Completion of accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems may substitute for one year of the required experience. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing. Do you have a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Driver’s License in good standing by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have an EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a registered HVAC Tech with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires that you must obtain an unrestricted Texas Air Conditioning License for City use within 120 calendar days of hire. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume and odor hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., client and customer contact, indoor activity, exposure to electrical hazards, explosive hazards, biological hazards, and dust/mites hazards. With or without reasonable accommodations, are you to perform the duties of this position?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check

How many years of experience do you have in generating, tracking and reporting work orders in a municipality/government, asset management system and/or a similar work order system.

• None
• Less than One (1) year
• One (1) to Three (3) years
• Three (3) to Five (5) years
• More than Five (5) years

* Describe your experience in commercial building heating and air condition systems, including troubleshooting experience in HVAC and automated systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your knowledge of HVAC controls and the systems you have worked with.
(Open Ended Question)
* Select your experience in the repair and maintenance of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Considerable Experience
• Extensive Experience

* Do you have experience in the troubleshooting, diagnose and repair of Building Automation Systems and if so, how many years?

• No Experience
• 0 -1 Year
• 1-3 Years
• More than 3 Years

* Do you have experience in the troubleshooting, diagnose and repair of Energy Management Systems (EMS) or Building Automation Systems (BAS)? If so, how many years?

• No Experience
• 0-1 Year
• 1 - 3 Year
• 3 - 5 Year
• More than 5 Years

* Describe your experience reading technical drawings such as blueprints, as-builts, plan sheets, or construction documents and using computerized mapping software.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you willing to work after hours for emergency call-back situations?

• Yes
• No

* My job application is detailed and complete, and I understand that if I am selected as the top candidate for this particular job, my salary will be determined based on the experience submitted on my job application.

• Yes
• No

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