Facilities Trades Worker- Hvac

Description

Trade Description

HVAC Division

Assist licensed HVAC Technician/s in repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing all types of commercial HVAC systems and required to maintain ice machines. Must be able to climb/work on ladders/lifts to reach high ceilings or walls.

Required to perform preventative maintenance on all types of HVAC mechanical equipment. May also help to perform essential duties in mechanical, structural, HVAC or welding. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

These is a non-exempt positions

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY

Performs work in multiple (mechanical/structural/HVAC) skilled trades. Performs semi-skilled work assisting in the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment.

Depending on area assigned, assist a skilled worker in making electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, mechanical and related repairs and installations. Use of standard tools and equipment of trades. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties, pulmonary test will be provided by the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include the following depending on area of assignment

Performs work in multiple (mechanical/structural/HVAC) skilled trades.

Performs semi-skilled work assisting in the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment.

Performs unskilled manual work in the completion of plumbing projects.

Perform preventative maintenance and assist a skilled carpenter (worker)

Help fabricate metal objects which may involve, lay out (fitter), cutting, measuring and help welder to weld metals to create the desired shape or object

Assist licensed HVAC Technician/s

Operates and maintains various types of hand and small power tools.

Assist in maintaining inventory control for tools.

Assist with event support, snow removal and other emergency tasks may include nights, weekends or holidays as needed

Adheres to established safety procedures.

Must be able to climb/work on ladders/lifts to reach high ceilings or walls

Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

TTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED; Minimum of 6 months related experience in construction or mechanical environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to understand and follow specific oral or written instructions

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense carry out written or oral instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.