HVAC Technician

This position performs technical duties in the repair and maintenance of HVAC and other building systems.

• Monitors and maintains the city’s building control systems for HVAC and other equipment.
• Installs, modifies, and repairs HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and emergency power generation systems.
• Inspects HVAC equipment and control systems for annual condition assessment.
• Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Controls card keys and makes changes for schedule and security access changes.
• Responds to after-hours HVAC emergencies.
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory for control systems and makes purchases as necessary.
• Prepares annual repair and capital improvement budget recommendations relative to HVAC systems.
• Monitors natural gas, electricity, and water usage by city buildings.
• Manages CMMS system including data input, task definition, and reporting.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Purchases parts and supplies as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for three to four years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate HVAC certification as required by the State of North Dakota.

• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of HVAC, and electrical system maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of building control system operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of building security passkey systems.
• Skill in reading blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.