• Job Description

  Req#: 4987536
  
  Career Opportunity
  
  The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Sr HVAC Technician. This position leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the repair, maintenance, and replacement of a variety of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning refrigeration, and related systems within city-owned and leased facilities; ensures proper and efficient operation of the systems; and performs a variety of technical tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.

  
  

  APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR EPA REFRIGERANT UNIVERSAL CERTIFICATION TO THE APPLICATION

  Distinguishing Characteristics

  This is the advanced journey-level class in the HVAC Technician series. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.

  Supervision Received and Exercised

  Receives direction from higher-level staff.

  Acts as a lead worker, exercising functional or technical supervision, including scheduling and assigning tasks, providing guidance, ensuring work is completed according to proper procedure, monitoring work progress, and reviewing results.

  Examination Process:
  A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.
  
  Eligible List: You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.
  
  Selection Process: Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
  
  Note: Effective with pay period beginning July 20, 2025, employee pay rates will be reduced by 1.625% due to increase in NVPERS contribution.

  Essential Functions:

  1. Leads, plans, coordinates and reviews the work of staff responsible for repairing and maintaining the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration and related systems within city-owned and leased facilities.
  2. Plans, directs and participates in the operation, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning refrigeration and related systems for city owned and leased facilities; identifies, troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs all HVAC equipment malfunctions; modifies, repairs and or replaces variable air volume boxes, air handlers, heat pumps, condensing units, package units, thermostats, system controllers, duct work, and other equipment essential to the operation of HVAC systems.
  3. Oversees the use of and operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, including electronic test equipment.
  4. Trains assigned employees in refrigeration and heating methods and techniques and in the set up and use of equipment.
  5. Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods and techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications, and safe work practices and procedures.
  6. Schedules and performs routine and preventive maintenance inspections of all city HVAC systems; recommends major system upgrades or replacements to management.
  7. Maintains and repairs laboratory HVAC systems, such as air handler units, fume hoods, exhaust systems, incubators and sample accumulators.
  8. Maintains and repairs the water cooling tower and applicable systems; treats water with chemicals, calibrates controllers and adjusts chemical pump feed rates.
  9. Designs, fabricates and installs metal duct work.
  10. Plans and designs remodels and new installations of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems; researches new products; determines priorities for and schedules repairs, improvements and installations.
  11. Maintains, repairs and programs building automation systems and associated field devices.
  12. Oversees and inspects the work of contractors; ensures that work meets contract specifications; initiates warranty requests as applicable.
  13. Estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required; provides management with cost and time estimates for budgeting and resource management.
  14. Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports, including those required by city, state and federal regulations.

  
  Marginal Functions:

  1. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
  2. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
  3. Responds to emergencies during the evening and weekends.
  4. Performs minor non-structural welding fabrication and installation projects.

  Experience:

  Three years of increasingly responsible journey-level heating and air-conditioning experience.

  Training:

  Equivalent to graduation from high school, plus additional specialized training in heating and air-conditioning or a closely related field.
  
  Licenses and Certifications:

  Within 15 days of initial hire, provide documentation of completion within the last five years of an OSHA10 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification.

  Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

  Possession of an EPA Refrigerant Technician Universal certification on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

  Possession of an appropriate City of Las Vegas aerial lift certificate within six months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.

  Possession of a City of Las Vegas forklift certificate within six months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.

  Knowledge of:

  Operations, services and activities of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration program.
  Principles of lead supervision and training.
  Methods and techniques of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration maintenance.
  Characteristics of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and tools.
  Principles and practices of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  Tools and materials used in the repair of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  Advanced electrical and electronic principles and practices.
  Building construction and applicable building codes.
  Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

  Skills in:

  Independently performing the most difficult maintenance on the heating and refrigeration units.
  Interpreting, explaining and applying department policies and procedures.
  Operating a variety of hand and power equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  Using electronic test equipment.
  Electrical troubleshooting and repair.
  Using gas-operated torches for soldering, brazing and welding.
  Using refrigerant recovery equipment.
  Proper refrigerant handling and reporting.
  Using common office software applications and personal computer equipment.
  Working independently with minimal supervision.
  Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
  Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  Working independently with minimal supervision.
  
  Competencies:

  Core Workforce Competencies

  Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

  Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

  Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

  Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

  Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

  Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

  Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.

• About the company

  Las Vegas, often known simply as Vegas, is the 26th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County.

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