Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Service Engineer (HELP Program)

Location: Rochester, NY

Title: Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Service Engineer (HELP Program)

Deadline: Until Filled

Salary: $63,819 - $80,668 annually

Agency/Dept.: Environmental Services

Description of Duties

This is a service position responsible for repairing, installing, and servicing HVAC systems. (The employee may also operate HVAC systems in a building not requiring licensing as per City of Rochester requirements.) Employees are distinguished from Assistant Stationary Engineers by virtue of the expanded scope of work with emphasis on major repairs, installations, and service versus the routine operations and minor repairs assigned to the Assistant Stationary Engineers. This position is distinguished from the Assistant HVAC Service Engineer by working independently and performing more complex work such as analyzing servicing needs and handling problems with installations. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Lead HVAC Service Engineer or other higher level staff member. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

HELP PROGRAM: Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus either:

(A) Three (3) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems found in commercial or public buildings which must include at least one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in heating, and in the installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment*; OR,

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree or Certificate in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems found in commercial or public buildings which must include at least one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in heating, and in the installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment*; OR,

(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

• Minor repair and preventive maintenance tasks such as changing filters and belts and lubrication of HVAC and refrigeration equipment will not be considered as qualifying experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or EPA approved certifying organization**.

**submit copy of certificate with application.