HVACRefrigeration Technician
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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being fostering self-sufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
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- Identifies and diagnoses malfunctioning systems to include air conditioning refrigeration ventilation boilers heat pumps environmental units and related electrical components.
- Repairs and replaces systems to comply with federal State ASHRAE standards and the National Electrical Code.
- Conducts preventative maintenance on complex HVAC/R systems and determines the need for repair and /or replacement of system components to include mechanical electrical and/or fluid.
- Oversees the work of certified/skilled mechanics or HVAC/R apprentices in the performance of maintenance repair and servicing of HVAC/R equipment.
- Diagrams mechanical electrical and structural modifications to heating ventilation air conditioning refrigeration electrical and pneumatic control systems.
- Interprets various diagrams blue prints and layouts.
- Identifies and recommends the use of contractors when resources are limited.
- Estimates time and materials required to complete a variety of repair and replacement projects.
- Maintains records of work performed materials used time spent on assignments and refrigerant used logs in accordance with established procedures and federal law.
- Operates various electrical meters and testers humidity recorders leak testing equipment refrigeration gauges temperature recorders torches recovery units vacuum pumps and micron meter and related testing and repair devices.
- Requisitions supplies materials and labor.
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of Delaware Master HVACR or Master HVACR Restricted license OR possession of a Master HVACR or Master HVACR Restricted license from another state which meets Delaware license requirements or equivalent requirements as determined by the State Board of Plumbing Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners.
- Possession of a Universal CFC certification.
- Six months experience in HVAC/R installation troubleshooting and repair.
- Six months experience in estimating cost time and materials for projects.
- Knowledge of interpreting blueprints and schematics.
- Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work academic training training provided through an employer or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional technical and clerical employees.
- Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Upon a conditional offer the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email .
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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