Overview
The Pennsylvania, Department of General Services, Environmental Control Center, is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with the required experience to work as a HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic to operate the central chiller plant serving the Capitol Complex. Plenty of room to grow your career in the HVAC field within the Department of General Services. Consider joining our team of professionals, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform a variety of routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration system components according to a prescribed set of instructions as well as monitoring system operation and performance within DGS owned or managed facilities.
Utilize your vocational skills to access, navigate, and monitor the Automated Logic, Johnson Controls, Delta, and/or Siemens building automation systems to monitor equipment performance, receive alarm messages, and provide proper notifications. Additional responsibilities include recording readings as instructed on equipment or utility meters related to chilled water production and/or water usage. The ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance as well as installation of HVAC systems is expected. You will have the opportunity to use blueprints, record drawings, shop drawings, electrical schematics, or other available documentation to identify system or equipment components and to locate equipment.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE – REQUIRED TO REPORT TO WORK DURING EMERGENCIES AND OFFICE CLOSINGS.
Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
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:
Two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, units, and equipment; or
Completion of a three-year Vo-Tech training program in refrigeration, HVAC, or building automation and six months experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, related digitally controlled equipment, or BA systems; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration equipment.
Necessary Special Requirements: All employees must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification from an approved provider within 6 months of employment.
You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: online at Commonwealth of PA – Opportunities for All Job Seekers | Find Your Passion for Public Service! (governmentjobs.com)
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, units, and equipment; or Completion of a three-year Vo-Tech training program in refrigeration, HVAC, or building automation and six months experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, related digitally controlled equipment, or BA systems; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of experience in the maintenance.
