Maintenance Technician III or IV – HVAC

JOB INFORMATIONNon-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday- Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; full benefitsThis skilled position will have a primary focus on performing repairs and maintenance of HVACR equipment throughout Frederick County buildings and facilities. Work performed includes a wide variety of tasks related to building maintenance and installation of building wide components. Supervision is received from the Lead HVAC Technician and Assistant Chief of Facilities Maintenance.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* Install, service and maintain various types of HVAC equipment and controls associated with the building* Install, repair, adjust and maintain a wide variety of systems and equipment (e.g. air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems and equipment; emergency generators; oil, gas and electric burners, hot water and heat pump systems and other heating equipment; water heaters; circulator pumps; ice makers and chillers)* Maintain controls on HVAC systems and operate Building Automation Systems (BAS) controls* Repair leaks in water lines* Perform various electrical, plumbing and carpentry tasks associated with the building* Perform work in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Program* Purchase material and equipment needed for jobs and keeping shop stocked* Respond to emergency calls* Work with and assist other building technicians* Move equipment and furniture when necessary* Perform other related duties as requiredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, each employee in this classification may perform the following other duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSThe qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions 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.* High school or vocational school graduation, or the equivalent* Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license* Possession of a current refrigerant Type II EPA or Universal EPA certification accepted by the State of MarylandADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III REQUIREMENTS:* Minimum 5 years of HVAC work experience* Possession of a current Maryland State HVACR Journeyman licenseADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV REQUIREMENTS:* Minimum 7 years of HVAC work experience* Possession of a current Maryland State HVACR Master licenseKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:* Ability to obtain and maintain a Frederick County Employee Driving Permit* Working knowledge of HVAC system installation and codes for commercial applications* Working knowledge of the methods and techniques, materials, tools and equipment commonly used in the installation and repair of HVAC systems* Working knowledge of the refrigeration cycle* Ability to accurately diagnose HVAC problems and make appropriate repairs* Ability to effectively perform the duties of various building maintenance trades* Knowledge of hazards associated with building and construction work, as well as appropriate safety precautions* Ability to effectively read and interpret building plans and specifications* Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public* Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete related paperworkPHYSICAL DEMAND / WORKING CONDITIONS:* While working in this position, the employee is frequently sitting, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting up to 20 pounds, lifting between 20-50 pounds, pushing up to 40 pounds, pulling up to 40 pounds, reaching and driving* While working in this position, the employee is frequently indoors, outdoors and dirtyADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS* Available for varied working hours as needed and available for on call emergency situationsEXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):1) An evaluation of training and experience2) One or more interviews3) A pre-employment physical examination and drug testThis description reflects management’s assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.