Hvacr Specialist 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health at Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks Nevada is hiring for an HVACR Specialist 1. The HVACR Specialist I will perform preventive maintenance on various equipment related to heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration systems fuel and combustion systems forced air furnaces radiant heaters boilers chillers air handlers window air conditioning units evaporative coolers and refrigeration units. Will additionally maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors pumps fans pipe systems compressors humidifiers condensers and pneumatic and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules and preventative maintenance requirements to replace filters lubricate motors and fans replace belts conduct chemical analysis and add correct proportion of treatment/cooling chemicals and cleaning other mechanical equipment located throughout the facilities. Will continuously inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters gauges and other instruments; inspect occupied areas for comfort; adjust safety and limit controls; log information related to temperatures pressures fuel consumption water level time and date and respond to emergencies such as utility and equipment failure.

Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialists perform skilled work in the installation operation maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Perform preventive maintenance on various equipment related to heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration systems fuel and combustion systems forced air furnaces radiant heaters chillers air handlers window air conditioning units evaporative coolers and refrigeration units.

Maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors pumps fans pipe systems compressors humidifiers condensers and pneumatic and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules to replace filters lubricate motors and fans replace belts conduct chemical analysis and add correct proportion of treatment chemicals and cleaning other mechanical equipment located throughout a facility.

Inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters gauges and other instruments; inspect occupied areas for comfort; adjust safety and limit controls; log information related to temperatures pressures fuel consumption water level time and date and respond to emergencies such as utility and equipment failure.

Repair and modify equipment and components related to heating and air conditioning systems by repairing or replacing damaged pipes or valves including brazing soldering pipe fitting or adding new piping valves and controls.

Troubleshoot electrical circuits associated with heating air conditioning and refrigeration including tracing dead circuits rewiring circuits repairing or replacing electrical components such as starters contactors relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment.

Diagnose equipment failure; make repairs and test system functions using common hand and power tools brazers solderers torches voltmeters amprobes oxygen analyzers and precision measuring instruments.

Install new components such as thermostats timers or insulation to make older equipment more energy efficient.

Make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories according to departmental policies and State regulations; and prepare and maintain records related to work activities.

Store handle and dispose of coolants and other chemicals in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept typically functioning as a member of a crew of HVACR Specialists. Incumbents perform skilled maintenance repair and diagnostic duties associated with heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. This is the journey level in the series.

Working knowledge of: tools methods and materials used in operating maintaining and repairing high and low pressure steam and hot water boilers heating air conditioning refrigeration ventilation and related auxiliary equipment; occupational hazards and safety procedures associated with heating air conditioning and refrigeration operation; standard practices techniques materials tools and equipment of the air conditioning and refrigeration trade such as chillers water towers pumps air handlers thermostats pneumatic and electric controls condensers and heat pumps.

Ability to: perform electrical plumbing and welding tasks associated with heating and air conditioning equipment; use a wide variety of hand and power tools welding equipment and specialty tools associated with heating and air conditioning repairs; prepare and maintain maintenance reports daily logs and purchasing documents; read and interpret equipment service manuals and technical references.

Skill in: the use of tools and test equipment used in air conditioning/refrigeration repair such as ammeters voltmeters ohmmeters leak detectors pneumatic calibrating gauges water flow meters air measuring devices welding equipment and refrigerant charging devices.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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