HVAC Mechanic ($1000 Sign-on Incentive)

$1,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE

Overview

The Facilities Management Division is seeking a highly qualified HVAC Mechanic. The HVAC Mechanics position provide a variety of HVAC maintenance to include:

• Maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment in commercial buildings including monitoring and operating building control systems. Installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of a variety of cooling and heating equipment including split system refrigeration units and air-conditioning equipment ranging in varying sizes up to large commercial chilled water systems throughout the district. Diagnosing electrical, mechanical and controls issues for reciprocating and centrifugal chiller systems up to 1500 tons. Repairing or replacing pneumatic electric/electronic controllers. Inspecting and adjusting refrigeration, air-conditioning and heating equipment and controls to ensure efficient operations.

In return, we offer stability with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.

Facilities Management Division prides itself on providing outstanding customer service through teamwork, innovation and the development of positive relationships with our customers and teammates. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable, and well-maintained facilities and services through high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethics.

We are committed to providing a work culture that emphasizes mutual respect, trust, career development, and a collaborative work environment that recognizes individual achievements.

Representative Duties

Maintenance and repair of boilers and mechanical equipment in the central energy plants including monitoring and operation of building control systems.  Installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of a variety of cooling and heating equipment including split system refrigeration units and air-conditioning equipment ranging in various sizes up to large commercial chilled water systems throughout the district. Diagnosing electrical, mechanical and controls issues for reciprocating and centrifugal systems up to 1,500 tons. Repairing or replacing pneumatic electric/electronic controllers.  Inspecting and adjusting refrigeration, air-conditioning and heating equipment and controls to ensure efficient operations. Also trains and supervises the work of lower level trades personnel. Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine location, size, capacity and type of component needed to repair equipment. May install new air conditioning and refrigeration units and run necessary duct work. Work emergency after-hours standby on a rotational basis. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a Trade School and two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the trade school requirement. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License by date of hire. Will be required to perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.

Preferences

Skill-trade experience performing highly skilled journeyman level HVAC work, maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing commercial HVAC systems and equipment (condensers, air handlers, chillers, cooling towers, etc.) Knowledge of building maintenance in a multi-trade environment on facilities, buildings and building systems. Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing BacNet based Building Automation Systems such as Trane, Johnson Controls, Automated Logic, Reliable Controls, etc. Willing to be sent on maintenance calls and assist other skilled trades’ personnel when needed. Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends, holidays, shifts, standby and after-hours due to operational requirements. Writing, communication and entry level computer skills. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment. 

Employee Benefits

$1,000 sign on Bonus Company issued truck with tools Uniforms and Safety Shoes Paid Training, Licenses, and Certifications Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance that Start on First Day Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance FRS (Florida Retirement System) 457 Retirement Savings Paid Time Off that Accrues with Years of Service Paid Holidays Standard work hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work hours may include, weekends, after-hours, and post hurricane response due to operational needs.

Initial area of assignment is West District however, this position is subject to assignment at any Facilities Management location due to project, task, or operational requirements.