HVAC Mechanic II

HVAC MECHANIC II

Salary Grade 67

NATURE OF WORK

                An employee in this class constructs, modifies, or repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and environment control systems.  This employee may serve as the technical expert in one or more areas of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning fields.  Employees at this level review the heating and cooling requirements and make recommendations to achieve optimum system effectiveness and efficiency.  The employee is expected to resolve most problems.  Errors may or may not be quickly revealed, and they may result in inefficient and potentially dangerous situations.  Work is performed independently under general supervision.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

                Overhauls large reciprocal, absorption and centrifugal compressors.

                Troubleshoots and repairs complex chiller or control problems, determines parts needed and    work procedures.

                Analyzes HVAC system requirements recommending new systems or modifications.

                Researches new equipment or procedures for possible adoption and use.

                Reads blueprints and diagrams.

                Sets heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration theory.

                Wires controls and other related electrical equipment.

                Other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

                Considerable knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration theory.

                Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the

 maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors.

Working knowledge of electricity.

Working knowledge of the design and operation of pneumatic control systems.

Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures.

Ability to follow broad written or oral instructions.

Ability to follow blueprints and diagrams.

Ability to analyze building heating and air conditioning requirements and recommend systems

 or modifications.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

                Considerable experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and related environmental control systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

                The employee of agency must hold a heating and/or air conditioning license based on State requirements, as directed by the Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in the class.  As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job).  Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.