MAINTENANCE WORKER IV - FACILITIES (HVAC)

Job Description:

MAINTENANCE WORKER IV - FACILITIES (HVAC)

Description

Position Scope

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%, per fiscal year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Position Scope: Under general supervision, performs routine skilled labor, maintenance, construction, repair and upkeep work on public facilities, grounds, or landscaped areas. While focusing on Citywide HVAC systems, this person is part of a team maintaining a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience for residents and employees who frequent City buildings.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs preventative, routine maintenance and repairs on all HVAC equipment related to City buildings, equipment, fixtures, systems, facilities, and/or grounds
• May serve as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints and/or safety concerns related to HVAC equipment/systems
• Performs installation, programming, and maintenance on computer-based energy management control systems and the physical devices related to the EMS system
• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, miles driven, consumables used, and/or other related information
• Monitors and maintains materials, inventory, and supplies; authorizes the purchase of materials and supplies within established guidelines
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints or safety concerns
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance
• Cultivates inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members
• Ensures timely completion of routine and non-routine maintenance.
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years skilled HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting experience OR: equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of street, building or grounds repair and maintenance.
• General equipment maintenance and repair methods.
• Safety standards and practices.
• Principles of basic record keeping and records management.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation of equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting building plans, technical specifications and operations manuals for equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment
• Performing journey-level HVAC maintenance activities
• Prioritizing and scheduling work
• Troubleshooting HVAC systems
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records
• Using a computer and related software applications

Ability To:

• Communicate friendly and effective manner both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics related to the HVAC trade
• Interpret assignments from blueprints, sketches, sequence of operations and material takeoffs
• Maintain and repair all types of large HVAC systems
• Install and program computer-based energy management systems
• Operate a variety of shop equipment and hand tools
• Install, perform preventive maintenance, and repair all refrigeration, heating, and ventilating equipment, control systems, and computer control systems
• Repair and replace electrical components
• Install piping and pumps
• Analyze gauge and meter readings
• Estimate material costs from blueprints or work plans
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Maintain detailed records of activities and completed work orders
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

12-Month Goals:

• Become familiar with Facilities throughout the City. Become acquainted with locations of key Facilities related features including electrical panels, roof access, main water shut off valves, fire alarm panels, key equipment, etc.
• Complete 10 hours of basic electrical, HVAC, custodial and/or plumbing training.
• Help to maintain APWA accreditation for Public Works Department

Additional Information

Special Requirements: Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License and a Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.
Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Foreman
Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Employee Benefits & Wellness

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.

For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 6/22/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$55,307.20 - $82,950.40 Annually