Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic - 623 - Buildings

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.Distinguishing Features of WorkAre you a skilled HVAC professional looking to take your expertise tothe next level? Join our team as a Heating and Air ConditioningMechanic, where youll play a vital role in ensuring the smoothoperation of our heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.This position offers a dynamic blend of hands-on repair, systemmaintenance, and the opportunity to lead and mentor building maintenancecrews.What sets this role apart? Not only will you be responsible fordiagnosing and repairing equipment during the off-season, but youll alsohave the chance to take ownership of critical systems that keep ourfacilities running efficiently year-round. If you thrive on solvingcomplex technical challenges and enjoy guiding others, this position isperfect for you.If you're passionate about HVAC systems, possess the knowledge tomaintain and overhaul equipment, and have the leadership skills to guidea maintenance team, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise will beessential to keeping our buildings running smoothly, ensuring acomfortable environment for all. This is skilled work in the operationof heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and the directionof building maintenance crews. The employee is responsible for repairingand overhauling equipment during the off season.Employees within the department or division shall be given firstconsiderationExamples of Work Performed- Fires boilers in a heating plant, maintaining proper water level and proper steam pressure.- Exercises safety precautions.- Inspects, cleans, repairs, alters and adjusts heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and auxiliary units.- May direct or supervise others.- Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.- Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.Requirements of Work- Considerable knowledge of boiler room practices and effective firing methods.- Considerable knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.- Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety practices.- Must be able to maneuver, in crawl spaces of 24 inches to 42 inches, and attic areas of 36 inches to do repair work on ducts.- Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds short distances, such as compressors.- Ability to push and/or pull two-wheel dolly with approximate 20-pound resistance while walking.- Ability to operate oxyacetylene welding torches.- Ability to climb six footstep and/or 16-foot extension ladder with minimal weight, approximate 15 pounds i.e., condenser fan change out on water chillers.- Ability to determine color, location and assessment of damage and/or replacement of wiring and/or re?wiring of controls with color coded wiring.- Ability to trouble shoot and/or detect malfunctions concerning belts and bearings indicating excessive wear.- Ability to diagnose and repair problems in heating and ventilating equipment.- Ability to maintain and fire a steam boiler.- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, and representatives of other organizations.- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employmentphysic l, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactoryevaluation of the results of a criminal record check.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find moreinformation under the following links:[

Created: 2026-03-07