Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking an HVAC Journeyman to serve in the Facilities Division of the General Services Department.
This position will be required to perform skilled work on mechanical HVAC equipment including minor repairs, preventative maintenance and installation on all types of mechanical equipment (including ice machines).
Assist with layout sketches, material lists and time estimates. May also perform essential duties in mechanical, structural & welding.
Will be provided 18 months to obtain a universal EPA refrigerant certification and journeyman certification.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity / AA / M / F / Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry.
Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment.
By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.
Examples of Duties
Performs skilled work in the maintenance of facilities and / or equipment
Typical Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following.Other duties may be assigned.
May include the following depending on area of assignment
e. water cooler, first aid kit, safety flares, etc.)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Supplemental Information
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) one to three years related experience and / or training in the trades area assigned;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Have ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Require basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Requires a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, depending on area of assignment; may require possession of a valid appropriate Class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements.
HVAC DivisionWill be provided 18 months to obtain a universal EPA refrigerant certification and journeyman certification.
May be required to pass CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) background check due to working in secured areas, depending on area assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. While performing the duties of any of these jobs, the employee is regularly required to sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. May require working conditions include restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Last updated : 2024-05-13
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