Posting Title: Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II or III
Job Requisition Number: COA088839
Position Number: 108372
Job Type: Full-Time
Division Name: Facility Management
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:
- 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.
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.
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:
Working with Austin Water 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.
The Facility Management mission is to provide a safe and clean environment by planning and delivering professional services, which are sustainable and supported now and in the future. The Facility Management HVAC program supports this in the performance of maintenance, repairs and installation of heating and air conditioning systems throughout Austin Water Utility facilities. We utilize industry best practices to ensure equipment is operating at peak performances to minimize emergency call back repairs and maintain optimal indoor air quality.
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:
- Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic III: $25.25 – $29.94 per hour
- Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II: $23.62 to $27.42 per hour
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, and any related equipment and computer software used.
If you are selected to interview:
- Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through computer-based skills testing.
Physical Requirements:
- This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: 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. Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a physical exam.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Driving Requirements:
- This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License 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.
- This position will be required to travel and report to other Austin Water worksites.
All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range: See Notes to Applicants
Hours: Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work hours may vary as determined by business need.
Position is considered essential and may require work on weekends, holidays, overtime, and call back for emergency response.
Job Close Date: 05/02/2023
Type of Posting: External
Department: Austin Water Utility
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position: Not Applicable
Category: Professional
Location: Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St. Austin, TX 78701
Preferred Experience:
- Valid Texas A/C & Refrigeration Contractors License (A or B)
- Experience in residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to include rooftop package units, VAV systems, boilers, and control systems
- Experience using welding torches, electric meters, refrigeration gauges, refrigerant recovery machines and similar tools
- Direct work experience with high-voltage electrical equipment in a commercial or industrial setting
- Experience working with Trane Tracer Building Automation System or other similar building control system
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. 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.
Criminal Background InvestigationThis position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.EEO/ADACity 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 withinthe 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 (*).
- * The minimum qualifications for the Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
- * Please select the licenses and certifications that you currently hold:
- Registered HVAC Technician with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification
- Current Class A Texas A/C & Refrigeration Contractors License (Unrestricted)
- Current Class B Texas A/C & Refrigeration Contractors License
- Not currently Licensed or certified in the State of Texas
- * Describe your experience performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairing residential and/or commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Please indicate which employer(s) on your application the experience was obtained and include any experience you have with rooftop package units, VAV Systems, boilers, and Trane Tracer Building Automation Systems or other building control systems.
- (Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience using welding torches, electric meters, refrigeration gauges, refrigerant recovery machines and similar tools.
- (Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience working with high-voltage electrical equipment in a commercial or industrial setting. Please include the types of equipment you have worked with and the positions listed on your application where you obtained this experience.
- (Open Ended Question)
- * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date?
- * 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?
- * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)?
- * The physical requirements of this position include 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. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations?
- * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
- (Open Ended Question)
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