Maintenance Specialist Job in Palo Alto 94305, California US
MUST have EPA-Certification - least at the level of Class III - able to read blue prints and 10 plus experience as a HVAC Specialist or HVAC Mechanic
This position is a 1-year Fixed postion and possibly could go longer for the right candidate.
HVAC Mechanic Series
The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic job series describes
positions that install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning equipment and systems. There are three levels in the series: HVAC
Mechanic - Maintenance, HVAC Mechanic - Specialist, and HVAC Mechanic Leader.
The duties listed under the Characteristic Duties section are designed to provide a
representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They
are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the
classification.
Under general supervision, HVAC Mechanics perform skilled heating, ventilating, and
air conditioning work at the journey level. They troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all
types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. HVAC
systems can be found in a wide variety of environments, such as office, library, food
preparation and storage, research, shops, and laboratories.
Work may be reviewed by the supervisor or leader, periodically or upon completion.
HVAC Mechanic Specialists may also provide advice in the performance of specific
HVAC duties.
Characteristic Duties:
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Install, inspect, repair, maintain, and modify various heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning systems in office buildings, auditoriums, residential buildings, and
research facilities
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Do routine troubleshooting of various heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
systems; repair and restore them to service
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Assist in installation, maintenance and modification of complex instrumentation
and controls for HVAC systems; work independently to adjust, replace and
maintain standard controls
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Perform electrical work (through 480V) as required for maintaining and repairing
HVAC systems. Work includes replacing fuses, motors, transformers, wiring,
contactors, and disconnect switches, etc.
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Connect and disconnect pipe lines and fittings and perform plumbing work
pertaining to HVAC (such as cutting, soldering, brazing, connecting and
disconnecting pipe line, and replacing fittings and valves)
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Maintain records, and assist in procurement of components and spare parts.
Qualifications:
These employees must be skilled in the use of tools, materials and equipment of the
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning trade. They must have sufficient experience to
qualify as journey mechanics, with a minimum of four years actual work experience in
the trade. Must be able to read blueprints, and work from prints and sketches. Must
work in compliance with building codes and industry standards, and in compliance with
various safety standards. May be required to have a valid California Driver's license.
HVAC Mechanic - Specialist
The HVAC Mechanic Specialist covers a broader range of activity than the HVAC
Mechanic. The Specialist also applies a greater degree of technical specialty to HVAC
work. These workers are responsible for diagnosing HVAC problems independently, and
advising HVAC Mechanics on more difficult assignments. They establish priorities for
various phases of their work assignments, requiring little guidance from a Lead or
Supervisor.
Characteristic Duties:
In addition to performing the work of HVAC Mechanics at the maintenance level,
Specialists also:
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Perform complex troubleshooting of HVAC systems, including functional analysis
