Hvac Mechanic II

Position Information

Are you a senior level mechanic with and HVAC Mechanic Journeyman's license? The Facilities Maintenance Bureau within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an HVAC Mechanic II to repair and maintain heating system equipment, air conditioning systems and ventilating systems for multiple sites throughout the County. This position will monitor and diagnose the operation of systems and equipment through the use of Direct Digital Control (DDC) Building Automated System (BAS) and will assist in developing routine corrective and preventive maintenance duties to be performed by staff and contractors.

Specific duties include:

• Monitoring other technicians work in progress and providing them with technical guidance and direction;

• Diagnosing equipment problems and repairing and maintaining commercial air handling units, chillers, cabinet unit heaters, VAV, VRF, heat recovery units, low- and high-pressure boilers, hot water boilers, and similar equipment;

• Inspecting, repairing, ordering, modifying and/or replacing HVAC equipment including air conditioning compressors, heat exchangers, split systems, pneumatic controls, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, and Roof Top Units, etc;

• Testing and replacing digital control panels, thermostats, sensors, transmitters, controllers, relays, automatic valves and dampers;

• Using computer-controlled BAS systems to evaluate, diagnose problems, and make adjustments to temperatures and humidity in buildings throughout the County to ensure that proper comfort levels are maintained at all times and that the equipment is operating;

• Informing internal and external customers of HVAC issues and repairs schedules; and

• Performing other job-related duties as directed.

Selection Criteria

Minimum:

• High school or GED plus a 2-year technical degree in air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling and ventilating;

• Three (3) years' experience repairing and maintaining HVAC equipment in commercial buildings which included one (1) year working on related computerized and digital controlled systems, operating automated building systems by Siemens and Trane, or similar systems; and

• Possession of Universal CFC Recovery License and HVAC Mechanic Journeyman's license from Virginia, Maryland or the District of Columbia is required.

Substitution: Additional years of HVAC equipment mechanic experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Repair and maintenance of large commercial HVAC equipment at multiple sites including servicing and operating boilers, Centrifugal chillers, Screw Chillers, Roof Top Units, VRF Systems, Gas Heating units, other HVAC equipment, VAV systems, Heat Pumps and Geothermal systems; and
• BAS installation Experience.

Special Requirements

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

The employee will operate a County vehicle to perform assigned duties away from primary worksite. Supervision is received from the Maintenance Supervisor.

The work environment includes exposure to noise, odors, dust, grease, and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, and lifting light to very heavy objects and equipment.

Additional Information

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The shift may change depending on departmental needs. The employee must be available for call-back and be willing to work after normal duty hours in emergency situations, provide coverage for Watch Engineers in the Justice Center during staff shortages and work the afternoon shift for one week every 10 weeks.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:

Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:

Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:

Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:

Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

Do you have a High School diploma, GED or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

02

Check the appropriate box that applies to you

• I possess a two-year technical degree in air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, and ventilating

• I have 5 or more years of experience directly related to the required work experience

• None of the above

03

How much experience repairing and maintaining HVAC equipment in commercial buildings do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

04

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience working on related computerized and digital controlled systems, operating automated building systems by Siemens and Trane, or similar systems? Please ensure the detail of this experience is reflected in your application.

• Yes

• No

05

Check the appropriate box that applies to you

• I possess both active Universal CFC Recovery License and HVAC Mechanic Journeyman's license from Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia

• I possess only an active Universal CFC Recovery License

• I possess only an active HVAC Mechanic Journeyman's license from Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia

• None of the above

06

Which of the following experience do you have? (Please check all that apply and ensure the detail of this experience is reflected in your application)

• Significant experience repairing and maintaining HVAC equipment in commercial buildings

• Using and operating automated building systems by Siemens and Trane, or similar systems

• Servicing boilers

• Repair and maintenance of large commercial HVAC equipment at multiple sites

• Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)

• Variable Air Volume (VAV) Boxes

• Digital control systems equipment

• BAS installation Experience

• None of the above

07

In addition to regular hours for this position (M-F, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm), I understand that I must be available for emergency situations, to provide coverage for Watch Engineers in the Justice Center during staff shortages and work the afternoon shift for one week every 10 weeks.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Arlington County

Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Phone 703-228-3500

Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/