• HVAC Technician

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    HVAC Technician

     

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    HVAC Technician

     

    Salary

     

    $38.26 - $41.82 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    3653-12-2024

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Division

     

    WR800809 - PW Maintenance Support

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/11/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/28/2025 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

    CIPEC

    Occupational Group

     

    Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Wastewater Reclamation Facility

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    Under general supervision, performs various mechanical and electrical duties in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, boilers and peripheral systems to ensure a comfortable, safe and healthy work environment.

     

    Note: The starting salary will be $38.26.

    The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

    Residency Incentive

     

    Volunteer Time

     

    Parental Leave

    Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals

    12 Paid Holidays

     

    Health/Dental/Life Insurance

     

    Wellness Programs

     

    Tuition Reimbursement Program

    Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

    Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%

     

    Employee Discounts

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Possession of a two-year technical certificate in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration; and

    + Three years of previous experience in the maintenance and repair of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; or

    + An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license, or evidence of equivalent mobility.

    + Certification as a Universal Refrigerant Technician within 6 months of appointment.

    + Failure to meet the above noted qualifications will result in termination of employment.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Repairs all air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, boilers and peripheral systems equipment.

    + Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment when malfunctions occur and repairs and/or replaces parts as necessary.

    + Recommends and installs portable and stationary equipment such as heating appliances, ventilating equipment, cooling units or evaporative coolers; closed steam systems or hot or chilled water piping within heating or cooling equipment; component parts that do not alter original equipment; and related unit refrigeration systems.

    + Operates boiler system to maintain proper water temperature for production of methane gas needed to produce electricity, fuel for boiler system and renewable natural gas system.

    + Performs preventative maintenance for all equipment including cleaning, tightening, replacing oil and grease, inspecting components, etc. according to manufacturer’s guidelines; makes appropriate adjustments to equipment as required.

    + Monitors, repairs, and installs pneumatic, electrical and electronic controls to ensure proper operation of control system and adjusts controls to recommended setting.

    + Tests equipment using special tools and testing equipment, reviews measurements and makes adjustments to ensure acceptable operation.

    + Reviews and interprets blueprints, plans and specifications to determine tolerances and procedures for proper operation and maintenance/repair of equipment.

    + Interpret Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, estimates time, parts, tools and equipment needed for repair and maintenance projects and completes appropriate forms to obtain items.

    + Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain accurate maintenance records and work order system.

    + Performs other related duties as required.