HVAC Technician

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems and equipment in the City of Columbia; other tasks may include troubleshoot and  repair of electrical and plumbing systems and equipment; performs general carpentry and minor building construction and renovation work; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work req functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals; and works with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

• Diagnose HVAC malfunctions, performs HVAC preventive maintenance, repairs and replacements. Duties include but are not limited to repairing malfunctions, replacing defective units and parts, programs systems, adjusting thermostats, change filters clean coils and unstop drain lines, etc.;
• Inspects work in progress and after completion to ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, standards and schedules;
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, such as vehicle, HVAC equipment, ice machines, computer controls, hand tools, diagnostic tools, refrigerant recovery systems, etc.;
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical components and equipment, including but not limited to general electrical wiring, electrical outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, ballasts, circuits, security lights, ground lights, etc.; changes light bulbs as needed.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine equipment and system problems; schedules and performs routine repair work or parts replacement;
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment;
• Maintains accurate records on maintenance/repair work completed;
• Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• High school diploma or GED;
• Four (4) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License; 
• EPA certification. 
• HVAC Technician certification preferred

• Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes;
• Ability to compute or perform arithmetic operations using data or information;
• Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature;
• Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as HVAC equipment, electronic equipment, heavy shop equipment; may involve installation and testing.  Involves operations of limited scope;
• Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form;
• Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.