Job Description

Position: HVAC Specialist 3

Department: Facilities

Performs a wide variety of skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units as well as kitchen equipment for the Gaming Enterprise Division’s (GED) buildings and facilities. This is the third in a series of four (4) classifications. Incumbents work at a high level of expertise, exercise judgment and independence in performance of duties, and will instruct others.

Duties and Responsibilities (specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):

• Performs the duties of HVAC Specialist 1 and 2.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and services kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, fryers, and ovens
• Completes routine and complex work orders with minimal or no direction and in cooperation with other team members, when necessary.
• Assists with maintaining a preventive maintenance program.
• Completes preventive maintenance work orders on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule.
• Inspects the work of others, as assigned.
• Assists with the maintenance of logs, records, preventive maintenance schedules, and other records.
• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of hotel and casino heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities; perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing of equipment at a Journeyman level.
• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressor, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling tower, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes at a Journeyman level.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas, and electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Repair and replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welding torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade; maintain equipment in effective and safe working conditions; maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors, and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels at a Journeyman level.
• Checks that all equipment is in working condition on a regular basis and makes minor repairs; reports major issues to supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Operates maintenance equipment safely and correctly.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welding torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade; maintain equipment in effective and safe working conditions; maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Test and examine boiler operation, observing meter and pressure gauges; adjust boiler burner combustion.
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps.
• Install, rebuild, replace, or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets, and other equipment as necessary.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls, as needed.
• Assists with preparing job cost estimates for major, complex projects.
• Provides job training for assigned crew members in skills requirements of specific job tasks and compliance with regulations.
• Enforces health and safety standards rigorously; ensures work related injuries or incidents are reported to supervisor and Security but also ensures accurate and timely records are maintained for purposes of assessing training needs and taking corrective action.
• Ensures that an inventory of equipment is maintained to be able to respond to work requests in a timely manner.
• Interacts with vendors.
• Consults with supervisor on status of current and future projects.
• Ensures all work performed meets with departmental, GED, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless guest service.
• Supports and enforces departmental as well as the GED’s policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory policies, such as completion of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Turns in found articles in accordance with Facilities and GED policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential functions of the position:

• Must be able to independently push, pull, and turn a tool car (maximum weight up to 300 pounds) with or without a reasonable accommodation, and wear fitted tool belt (maximum weight up to 20 pounds).
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet), with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder height, handle, pull, kneel, stoop, squat, grip, crouch, crawl, twist, and bend for duties, including inspections and work in confined or cramped spaces, and up or down stairs.
• Must be able to work or inspect in confined and/or hot spaces, including but not limited to attics, crawl ways, roofs, and scaffolds.
• Must be able to work indoor and outdoor environment and walk on uneven surfaces.
• May be exposed to chemical, fumes, cleaning agents and other hazardous materials.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to dust, noise, fumes, high voltage, and toxic materials.
• Must be able to drive/travel to or work at all CDS properties or any other events necessary for this specific role.
• Must be able to perform primary job duties while exposed to inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold, heavy rain, or high-humidity environments for extended durations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (electrical wires), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written directions.
• Must be able to read, write, and effectively communicate with all guests, team members and internal/external vendors positively and professionally.
• Must be able to work in environments with high noise levels, flashing lights, smoking areas, and large crowds.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure/fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, and written correspondence, and occasionally use a two-way radio.
• Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of HVAC maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices kitchen equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of equipment, products, techniques, standards, and procedures used for the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems as well as kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of computerized electrical circuits and systems as they relate to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigerated cooling.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry trades.
• Knowledge of different types of filters, belts, and sheaves.
• Knowledge of boiler control and building fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in the trades.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in the trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the trades.
• Knowledge of departmental and the GED’s internal controls, policies, and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic recordkeeping techniques.
• Skills in programming and maintaining a computer-based HVAC system.
• Skills caring for and using hand tools and equipment necessary to perform tasks.
• Skills in locating and repairing defects in systems and equipment.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, especially word processing and spreadsheets, as well as departmental software program.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with assigned employees, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skill in working courteously with the public as well as developing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to properly install refrigerant compressors.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to repair and replace damaged parts and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret applicable regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate as well as understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members and guests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and be fiscally prudent in choosing materials, tools, and procedures in finishing assigned tasks.
• Ability to estimate labor or material costs from blueprints or work plans.
• Ability to observe, monitor, or compare data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Ability to use hand and power tools in a safe, efficient manner.
• Ability to perform mathematical and geometric computations pertaining to the position.
• Ability to measure distances with a tape measure or other measuring device.
• Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids as well as interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read blueprints, floor plans, and wiring diagrams as well as interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to make decisions based on information received from team members or guests.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Ability to complete all required program Training Courses as needed within a timely manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintaining a variety of work orders, records, and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Seven (7) years’ experience installing and maintaining commercial / industrial HVAC, cooling towers, water tube boilers, and high and low voltage electrical systems.
• Must possess EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, responsiveness, and initiative.
• Demonstrated track record of providing excellent guest service.
• Must be able to work (may require shift changes), weekends, holidays, and special events), including overtime, as needed.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening in accordance with company policy.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain, and retain a valid gaming license/background check.