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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Model City, New York, United States

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THE POSITION Are you ready to advance your HVAC career? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has an exciting opportunity at the Middletown Airbase. Become an indispensable HVAC Refrigeration Technician, keeping our facilities in top shape. If you are passionate about keeping facilities operational through expert HVAC repair, this is the job for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an HVAC Refrigeration Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, adjustment, monitoring, and operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and related equipment at Middletown Airbase. In this position, you will perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all HVAC units and assist in the installation of liquid petroleum and natural gas related equipment. Your duties will include installing new units and component parts, making adjustments, and repairing various types of HVAC systems. You can expect to identify and troubleshoot complex equipment malfunctions, perform diagnostics, and test equipment to ensure functionality. Additionally, you will prepare material lists of assigned jobs, maintain records of work performed and material utilized, and return any unused materials and equipment to stock.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Successful completion of the HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) or

Three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment including one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls

Special Requirements

You must possess an active motor vehicle license

You must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification from an approved provider within 6 months of employment

Additional Requirements

You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening and possess one of the following for admittance to the Middletown Air Base: valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license; other REAL ID-compliant identification cards; alternative acceptable document such as a passport; or military/CAC/retirees' ID card

You must be able to perform essential job functions

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

Willingness and ability to work in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification

Possession of an Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification

Experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of refrigeration and HVAC systems, units, and equipment

Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and/or wiring diagrams/schematics

Experience making adjustments and repairs to the heating systems (steam, hot water, and gas) and refrigeration and freezer units (reach-in and walk-in)

Experience installing refrigeration or HVAC systems, units, equipment, and peripheral devices

Experience performing preventative maintenance on all related equipment

Experience responding to emergencies by going onsite and troubleshooting problems

Experience making adjustments online or in-person, if necessary, to maintain comfortable conditions

Experience conducting building inspections to ensure adequate heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, and circulation in buildings

Legal Requirement

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information

How to Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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