HVAC Specialist Facilities Management

Salt Lake CountyA career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees lives from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment we appreciate employees through great benefits a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live to work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place. Its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays up to 24 vacation days 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic hospital insurance pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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Background Check and Drug Screen Information

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs technical and general maintenance service troubleshooting repair and installation of HVAC equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of experience with HVAC or similar maintenance of which four (4) years must have been in service and repair.

Graduation from a recognized HVAC training program is preferred.

Must possess a current EPA Universal refrigerant certification at the time of hire.

A current Rocky Mountain Gas Association (RMGA) certification must be obtained within four (4) months of hire.

A valid Drivers License issued by the State of Utah shall be required at the time of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoots diagnoses repairs and performs preventative maintenance on commercial air conditioning and multi-zoned heating and cooling systems that incorporate pneumatic digital and central energy management system controls.
• Develops heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system modification plans.
• Researches and selects materials for HVAC systems installation repair and maintenance.
• Monitors and inspects HVAC systems and components.
• Installs heating and air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies materials tools and equipment to accomplish work assignments.
• Responds to emergency situations during non-regular work hours.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge of:

• Heat transfer science including gas laws as they apply to refrigerants combustion and airflow
• Best practices in servicing repairing or installing assigned equipment and facilities
• Electrical plumbing ductwork and other related systems
• Applicable codes and standards
• Safety regulations and best practices

Skills and Abilities to:

• Read and interpret prints and wiring diagrams
• Use tools common to the HVAC trade such as electrical meters torches diagnostic equipment and power tools
• Prioritize work independently and foster teamwork
• Perform effective and efficient maintenance and repair for assigned equipment
• Apply applicable codes and standards such as EPA regulations and ASHARE guidelines

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires regular extensive physical labor including lifting pushing pulling carrying objects 50 pounds and over kneeling bending standing walking and climbing ladders. Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces in hot or cold environments such as rooftops or equipment rooms and in noisy environments.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION:

This position is subject to being called to work before or after the scheduled shift.

Must be available for 24-hour call-out when needed.