Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic - 623 - Buildings

• 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.

• 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.

• 3 years of experience in building maintenance that includes experience operating and maintaining heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
• A City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman mechanical certificate within 90 days of employment.
• A valid Kansas Driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

• A City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman mechanical certificate.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or technical school training in HVAC systems.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Salary : $21 - $30