JOB SUMMARY
Leads and oversees HVAC Specialists and other workers in the maintenance of buildings and Central Plants and/or auxiliary plants and performs journey-level and specialized HVAC work in the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of ventilation, refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning equipment and energy management systems.

SCOPE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from the HVAC Specialist in that it provides lead oversight for other workers in addition to performing the most difficult and complex technical HVAC work. The HVAC Specialist Senior assigns and reviews the work of HVAC Specialists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This class specification represents core areas of responsibility; specific position assignments and duties
will vary depending on the needs of the department. The essential duties listed below are intended to be descriptive in nature and not intended to reflect all duties performed by this classification or all duties performed by every assignment within the classification.

Provides lead oversight for HVAC Specialists and other workers in the maintenance of buildings and plants
Performs journey-level and specialized installation, maintenance, and repairs of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
Participates in designing plans for new equipment and systems installations; develops heating and air conditioning specifications and diagrams
Operates a centrally-operated, computerized energy management system; modifies parameters through software to control heating and air conditioning equipment; installs energy management hardware to control HVAC systems and equipment
Ensures proper adjustments and parameter modifications needed to keep the central plant operating and staging properly for longer equipment longevity expectancy and optimal operation and energy management
Maintains and keeps track of HVAC equipment maintenance scheduling in a computerized system, and maintains updated logs of services performed on equipment
Provides technical support to HVAC Specialist for complicated diagnostic and repairs made to HVAC equipment and energy management systems
Participates in HVAC system upgrades, maintains equipment replacement and/or add-ons
Researches and recommends appropriate and right capacity equipment as per existing equipment and site needs
Provides training to HVAC Specialists on servicing, maintaining, and operating the central plants, including all chillers, HVAC units and sophisticated controls including monitoring software and tools
Troubleshoots live high voltage control circuits and systems on chillers and air conditioning systems that are interfaced with energy management systems to diagnose for damaged or worn-out components; repairs or replaces parts
Operates a wide range of tools and testing devices to locate technical problems with HVAC equipment and energy management systems, including circuit cards and computer software
Prepares tubing, piping, joints and fittings for new installations or equipment repairs
Cuts, threads, reams, bends, and joins tubing and/or pipe by welding and brazing
Operates welding and brazing equipment to join pipes and tubing
Conducts work in the field and in confined small and tight crawl spaces
Performs general electrical repairs pertaining to HVAC equipment
Installs and adjusts switches, gauges, pneumatic thermostats, valves, and controllers
Lubricates, cleans, and adjusts HVAC equipment; Changes air filters, cleans strainers, descales tubing, and services and maintains compressors
Replaces and repairs compressors, motors, fans, valves, thermometers and belts on HVAC equipment
Conducts inspections of systems for leaks, abnormal noise, and electrical defects; reviews testing to determine required repairs
Performs HVAC equipment installations including air ducts, evaporative coolers, diffusers, condensers, controls and other parts related to HVAC systems
Performs maintenance and repairs on air handlers, pumps and other related equipment
Provides assistance and oversight with construction projects affecting HVAC equipment or systems
Performs and oversees preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
Works from diagrams, blueprints, layouts, work orders, verbal instructions, or other specifications to install, troubleshoot, and test HVAC systems
Plans and estimates costs for projects, and communicates with outside vendors, manufacturers and other personnel to requisition and purchase HVAC materials and supplies
Adheres to and complies with common HVAC related codes and standards while installing, maintaining and/or repairing HVAC systems and related equipment
Maintains tools, equipment and work site in a clean and safe working condition
Reports technical issues and problems to the assigned supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF
Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others
Principles of electrical system design
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
Standard practices, methods and materials of HVAC maintenance trade
Centrally operated, computerized energy management systems and equipment
Computer programs related to HVAC and energy management systems
Proper operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and energy management systems
HVAC and electrical plans, symbols, blueprints, and schematics
Refrigerant recovery and transition
Refrigeration, pipefitting, sheet metal, water treatment, and energy management
Guidelines for deferred maintenance schedule of equipment
Proper HVAC repair procedures and safety practices while working with electrical equipment
Business math concepts
Filing and record-keeping principles
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
High and low voltage circuits and components
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
Customer service principles
Tools, materials, methods, and terminology used in the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment
Modern office technology

SKILL IN
Training and coaching staff
Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed Performing journey-level HVAC equipment installation, maintenance and repairs
Providing direction to others in order to meet standards
Providing attention to detail in assignments
Working from sketches, drawings, and blueprints
Following oral and written directions and meeting standards
Troubleshooting problems and adopting an effective course of action to remedy the issue
Troubleshooting high voltage circuits and components
Estimating the scope and cost of work assignments and selecting the appropriate tools and equipment
Business math computations
Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance
Operating and maintaining assigned tools and equipment
Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
Preparing, organizing and maintaining records and files
Providing direction to others on the safe and correct operation of tools and equipment
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
Providing customer service with transparency, empathy, and respect
Cultural competency and the ability to interact with persons of diverse backgrounds
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience performing HVAC work equivalent to journey-level.
OR
An Associate’s degree or certificate in an HVAC discipline, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution or a recognized HVAC vocational program and three (3) years of work experience related to the described duties of this position.
OR
High School Diploma or GED and the successful completion of a recognized four (4) year HVAC apprenticeship program and one (1) year of work experience related to the described duties of this position.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Notes:

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM