Air Conditioning & Heating Technician

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking two (2) Air Conditioning & Heating Technicians.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

• Installs operates maintains overhauls and repairs air conditioning refrigeration and heating systems.
• Diagnoses system operating conditions using central control or energy management panel.
• Maintains and repairs automatic control circuitry relays and drive equipment.
• Maintains chemical balance in air conditioning water systems through testing and water treatment.
• Monitors air conditioning and heating systems for Performs major overhaul of air conditioning refrigeration and heating systems.
• Repairs recalibrates and maintains electronic controls of energy management systems.
• Performs electrical plumbing and construction duties related to air conditioning maintenance repair and installation.
• Inspects repairs and lubricates fans motors pumps and duct work.
• Inspects air handling units.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the techniques methods and procedures used in the installation maintenance overhaul and repair of air conditioning refrigeration and heating equipment.
• Knowledge of the equipment tools and materials used in the operation and maintenance of air conditioning refrigeration and heating equipment.
• Knowledge of liquid petroleum and natural gas systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in the care and use of air conditioning and heating systems tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance of air conditioning refrigeration and heating system.
• Ability to operate computerized control panels.
• Ability to use various electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to operate power mechanical and hand tools.
• Ability to read comprehend and apply written materials including equipment instruction and safety manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Four (4) years of education and/or experience involving the operation and maintenance of air conditioning and heating HVAC systems.

• During the probationary period must pass a competency examination on liquid petroleum gas equipment conducted by the State Division of Liquid Petroleum Gas Division.

• Must possess a current valid certificate of competency as a Journeyman Class A HAR Mechanic license or comparable State of Florida license and it must be maintained during employment in this class.
• A valid drivers license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment obtain and maintain during employment City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• Depending upon assignment must pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screeningperformed by the Jacksonville Sherriffs Office prior to appointment (If assigned to JSO this includes a polygraph).
• Within thirty (30) days of appointment date to classification acquire and maintain the appropriate level of Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification which corresponds to the job responsibilities. The level will be determined by current CJIS guidelines and may change periodically. Certification is obtained by successfully completing a web-based training course and test which covers physical security incident response the protection of information and other IT specific security threats vulnerabilities and risks.
• Depending upon assignment may be required to obtain specialized certifications.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at . Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education a copy of your college transcript with your social blacked out is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official but must state your name the schools name classes taken grades received type of degree and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here: a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K

Largo FL 33778-1630

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