Specialty Trade Specialist (Refrigeration/HVAC)

Performs journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, trouble-shooting, construction, fabrication and preventive maintenance involving commercial-level electrical, electronic, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), or plumbing work. This classification is distinguished from the Trades Maintenance Specialist job classification by its focus on commercial-level electrical, electronic, HVAC and plumbing work being performed in a vertical construction work environment within Facilities Management Specialty Trades Shops.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

• Performs skilled analysis and repair of commercial-level electrical, electronic, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), or plumbing equipment and systems;
• Leads others in highly skilled fabrication or modifications of existing or proposed equipment, facilities, systems or their components from verbal directions, sketches, plans, engineering drawings or technical references;
• Inspects, services and maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;
• Performs quality control analysis on equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and performs remedial actions necessary to assure optimum operations;
• Inspects, approves or certifies work of others (if certified or authorized to do so);
• Maintains comprehensive activity, operations, service and usage records on supported equipment and systems;
• Prepares oral and written activity reports;
• Prepares estimates for unique or complex operations, maintenance and special projects from rough sketches and engineering plans or drawings, and documents use and expenditure of materials, supplies and equipment;
• Prepares sketches and drawings for work proposed or in-progress to communicate needed information to supervisors, subordinates and contractors;
• Coordinates own or work-unit activities with other work-units, agencies or contractors to assure optimal use of available resources and to minimize disruptions of service or support;
• Monitors contractor performance (including contractor-supplied goods and services);
• Conducts on-the-job training for employees in assigned work-unit;
• Stores, handles, uses and disposes of hazardous materials required, encountered or generated in work activities;
• Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment and materials, particularly for work in medical, law enforcement, detention or correctional settings;
• Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment;
• Implements work-site traffic control procedures to ensure safety;
• Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and other County employees for use of County facilities;
• Collects, labels, transports and analyzes samples of fluids, solids, effluents, etc., encountered in work.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and materials encountered in area of assignment;
• effective lead, training and communications techniques;
• hazards and safety procedures or equipment required in the area of specialization or assigned areas;
• codes and standards applicable to the craft, trade, specialty or area of work assignment;
• basic contracting processes.

Skill in:

• performing journey-level tasks of the skill, trade, craft or area of specialization;
• following written and oral instructions;
• preparing working sketches, drawings and estimates of resources required for assigned projects;
• interpreting and applying required codes or standards to work situations;
• maintaining written documentation of activities;
• leading, supervising and evaluating the work of others;
• conducting and coordinating specialized and on-the-job training in the skill, craft, trade or area of specialization;
• communicating effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

EITHER:

(1) Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in refrigeration/HVAC and one year of journey-level experience in the same.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience.)

OR:

(2) Five years of journey-level experience in refrigeration/HVAC.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to two and one half years of the aforementioned experience.)

OR:

(3) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Technician or Facilities Management Specialty Trade Technician in refrigeration/HVAC. Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to one year of the aforementioned experience.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Five (5) years experience in diagnostics of refrigerant systems, HVAC and service work.
2. Universal certification in proper refrigerant practices. (Copy of certification required with application.)
3. Experience with chillers, low temp, compressors, industrial and commercial systems, operation and maintenance.

Pima County's Facilities Management is based in Downtown Tucson, but with maintenance shops in other locations too.