Job Description
JOB Performs repairs and maintenance on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment for Town buildings and facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of the General Services Manager within the Public Works Department. Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pmThe Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V EXAMPLE OF DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains existing HVAC systems. Installs and replaces all types of pumps and refrigeration equipment, pneumatic valves, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation, and air distribution equipment according to drawings, specifications, diagrams or other instructionsExamines properties for load conditions and duct designTroubleshoots fire alarm systems and automatic HVAC control systemsOrders and secures materials and parts for jobs as neededPerforms preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment; diagnoses equipment malfunctions and evaluates operating efficiency of mechanical equipmentOperates light and medium weight vehicles; complies with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies and established work practices Supervises and evaluates contract HVAC work SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This work requires: The regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of forceWork regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and lifting and occasionally requires walking and climbing or balancingWork requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quicklyHearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in soundWork requires using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activitiesWork regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration, frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock