Job Description

Posting number: HVAC MECHANIC

Department: Public Works and Utilities

Division: PWU Buildings

Job classification: Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Public Works, Miscellaneous, Electronics

Summary

Are you a skilled HVAC professional looking to take your expertise to the next level? Join our team as a Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. This position offers a dynamic blend of hands-on repair, system maintenance, and the opportunity to lead and mentor building maintenance crews.

What sets this role apart? Not only will you be responsible for diagnosing and repairing equipment during the off-season, but you’ll also have the chance to take ownership of critical systems that keep our facilities running efficiently year-round. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and enjoy guiding others, this position is perfect for you.

If you're passionate about HVAC systems, possess the knowledge to maintain and overhaul equipment, and have the leadership skills to guide a maintenance team, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise will be essential to keeping our buildings running smoothly, ensuring a comfortable environment for all. This is skilled work in the operation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and the direction of building maintenance crews. The employee is responsible for repairing and overhauling equipment during the off season.

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)

**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration**

Examples of duties

• Fires boilers in a heating plant, maintaining proper water level and proper steam pressure.
• Exercises safety precautions.
• Inspects, cleans, repairs, alters and adjusts heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and auxiliary units.
• May direct or supervise others.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of boiler room practices and effective firing methods.
• Considerable knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety practices.
• Must be able to maneuver, in crawl spaces of 24 inches to 42 inches, and attic areas of 36 inches to do repair work on ducts.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds short distances, such as compressors.
• Ability to push and/or pull two-wheel dolly with approximate 20-pound resistance while walking.
• Ability to operate oxyacetylene welding torches.
• Ability to climb six footstep and/or 16-foot extension ladder with minimal weight, approximate 15 pounds i.e., condenser fan change out on water chillers.
• Ability to determine color, location and assessment of damage and/or replacement of wiring and/or re-wiring of controls with color coded wiring.
• Ability to trouble shoot and/or detect malfunctions concerning belts and bearings indicating excessive wear.
• Ability to diagnose and repair problems in heating and ventilating equipment.
• Ability to maintain and fire a steam boiler.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, and representatives of other organizations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Supplemental information

Required Experience and Training

• Three (3) years of experience in building maintenance that includes experience operating and maintaining heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
• A City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman mechanical certificate within 90 days of employment.
• A valid Kansas Driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• A City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman mechanical certificate.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or technical school training in HVAC systems.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.