Job Abstract

Are you a senior level mechanic with and HVAC Mechanic Journeyman's license? The Facilities Maintenance Bureau within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an HVAC Mechanic II to repair and maintain heating system equipment, air conditioning systems and ventilating systems for multiple sites throughout the County. This position will monitor and diagnose the operation of systems and equipment through the use of Direct Digital Control (DDC) Building Automated System (BAS) and will assist in developing routine corrective and preventive maintenance duties to be performed by staff and contractors.

Specific duties include:

• Monitoring other technicians work in progress and providing them with technical guidance and direction;
• Diagnosing equipment problems and repairing and maintaining commercial air handling units, chillers, cabinet unit heaters, VAV, VRF, heat recovery units, low- and high-pressure boilers, hot water boilers, and similar equipment;
• Inspecting, repairing, ordering, modifying and/or replacing HVAC equipment including air conditioning compressors, heat exchangers, split systems, pneumatic controls, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, and Roof Top Units, etc;
• Testing and replacing digital control panels, thermostats, sensors, transmitters, controllers, relays, automatic valves and dampers;
• Using computer-controlled BAS systems to evaluate, diagnose problems, and make adjustments to temperatures and humidity in buildings throughout the County to ensure that proper comfort levels are maintained at all times and that the equipment is operating;
• Informing internal and external customers of HVAC issues and repairs schedules; and
• Performing other job-related duties as directed.

Minimum:

• High school or GED plus a 2-year technical degree in air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling and ventilating;
• Three (3) years' experience repairing and maintaining HVAC equipment in commercial buildings which included one (1) year working on related computerized and digital controlled systems, operating automated building systems by Siemens and Trane, or similar systems; and
• Possession of Universal CFC Recovery License and HVAC Mechanic Journeyman's license from Virginia, Maryland or the District of Columbia is required.

• Repair and maintenance of large commercial HVAC equipment at multiple sites including servicing and operating boilers, Centrifugal chillers, Screw Chillers, Roof Top Units, VRF Systems, Gas Heating units, other HVAC equipment, VAV systems, Heat Pumps and Geothermal systems; and
• BAS installation Experience.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

The employee will operate a County vehicle to perform assigned duties away from primary worksite. Supervision is received from the Maintenance Supervisor.

The work environment includes exposure to noise, odors, dust, grease, and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, and lifting light to very heavy objects and equipment.

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The shift may change depending on departmental needs. The employee must be available for call-back and be willing to work after normal duty hours in emergency situations, provide coverage for Watch Engineers in the Justice Center during staff shortages and work the afternoon shift for one week every 10 weeks.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here.

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Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.