Hvac/Refrigeration Mechanic

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic for the DuPage County Facilities Management Department.

This position is assigned to the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 399 Bargaining Unit Position.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerResponsibilities Include:

• Maintains and repairs various types of mechanical equipment which are appurtenances of the HVAC system,(e.g. feed pumps, vacuum pumps, circulating pumps, air compressors, refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators, etc.)

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment

• Instructs subordinate in operations and procedures

• Makes daily preventative maintenance schedule checks and checks operation of each for proper functioning of equipment

• Maintains inventory and recommends ordering of stock and materials to supervisor

• Provides assistance to other labor trades classifications.

Requirements include the following experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of an Associate's degree in HVAC and Refrigeration

• Four years of experience installing, operating, repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation and refrigeration equipment

• This position requires a valid Illinois driver's license

• Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification

A post-offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, arms, and feet  to push, pull and operate tools and equipment, climb, and crouch or stoop.  Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for sedentary work.

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 work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, in cramped or confined spaces, and with the potential hazards associated with high temperature hot water/steam and low temperature walk-in refrigerators.