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Job Title:	HVAC MECHANIC II
Salary:	$23.23 - $38.41 Hourly
Job Type:	Full-Time
Location:	1400 N. Uhle Street, Arlington *METRO-accessible*, Virginia

Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
This senior mechanic works in the Facilities Maintenance Bureau and is responsible for: repairing and maintaining heating system equipment, air conditioning systems, and ventilating systems; and monitoring and diagnosing the operation of systems and equipment through the use of Direct Digital Control (DDC) Building Automated System (BAS) in County buildings. The employee also inspects and maintains the building exterior and interior and will assist in the development of routine corrective and preventive maintenance duties to be performed by staff. Specific duties include: monitoring work in progress and providing technical guidance and direction to other technicians; ordering repair parts; diagnosing equipment problems; repairing and maintaining air handling units, chillers, cabinet unit heaters, low and high pressure boilers and similar equipment; testing and replacing digital control panels, thermostats, sensors, transmitters, controllers, relays, automatic valves and dampers; using computer controlled BAS systems to evaluate and make adjustments to temperatures and humidity in buildings throughout the County to ensure that proper comfort levels are maintained at all times; informing clients of HVAC problems and repair schedules; and performing related duties as required. The employee will operate a County vehicle to perform assigned duties away from primary worksite. Supervision is received from the Maintenance Supervisor.
Qualification Requirements:
Online application is required. Minimum: Possession of: 1) a Universal CFC Recovery License; and 2) HVAC Mechanic Journeyman's license from Virginia, Maryland or the District of Columbia. Experience using and operating automated building systems by Siemens and Trane, experience servicing boilers, and experience in the repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment in commercial buildings. Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with  experience in the repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment at multiple sites.
Special Requirements:
Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
Additional Information:
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Shift may change depending on departmental need. Employee must be available for call back and willing to work after normal duty hours in emergency situations.