Job Description

Posting number: VANF27014 PSA

Department: Veterans Assistance - Nursing Facility

Job classification: Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician

Posting type: **PSA** CLASSIFIED-EXEMPT WITH ONLINE APPS

Categories: Building Maintenance

Summary

Under general supervision, performs experienced journey level work maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment used in heating, cooling and general operation of public buildings. Uses OHM meters, volt meters, AMP meters, thermometers, hydrometers, conductivity meters, light meters, sound meters, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers. Calculates and orders material. May be required, with proper training, to work in asbestos or other environmental issues. Must have a valid drivers license. Shift work and call-back work may be required. Must have working knowledge of low pressure steam/heat exchangers and mechanical spaces. Must have background with refrigerants in appliances.

Minimum Qualifications

Training:Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or four year apprenticeship program or two year post secondary technical school.

Substitution: Experience in air-conditioning, heating or refrigeration may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or the mechanical or building trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plasterer, painter, welder, machinist, mechanic or masonry work.

Special Requirement:

Possession of a certificate of training related to the use of air conditioning refrigerants - Clean Air Act of 1990, Section 608.

AND

Possession of a current license for certified HVAC Technician in the State of West Virginia.