1. Performs mechanical labor, repair, and maintenance work for City of Dallas HVAC equipment and related systems; performs mechanical, technical, and general manual labor to ensure safe and comfortable environment for City buildings and structures.
2. Troubleshoots, evaluates, and checks electrical components and pneumatic controls on HVAC refrigeration equipment to assist experienced mechanics in making repairs; identifies concerns, determines repairs, and ensures quality work completion.
3. Performs non-routine preventive and maintenance work on HVAC and refrigeration equipment to maintain service level in city buildings; checks drain lines, clears pipes, and makes necessary repairs; recovers refrigerant in compliance with federal regulations; repairs and replaces electric motors and starters.
4. Installs and repairs small electric motors used in forced air systems; installs and repairs drinking fountains, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, etc.; provides mechanical help and insight to address malfunctioning components.
5. Trains HVAC Apprentices, Technicians I and II, serves as a lead on complex HVAC projects, and ensures all repair and maintenance assignments are performed in a safe and efficient manner; responds to “hot and cold calls” in emergency situations, adjusts building temperature for tenants, and performs jobs that require elevated expertise, escalates when necessary.
6. Requests and maintains records of work orders, oversees timesheets, etc. to document work progress; monitors supplies and equipment, makes purchases, and works with various individuals to determine needs.
7. Serves as a backup to Supervisor in his/her absence.
8. Performs other trades work as needed or assigned.