POSITION SUMMARY

The Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic III is a highly skilled professional responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial HVAC systems, primarily found in large industrial facilities like airports. The ideal candidate should have experience working with various systems, such as chiller plants, automated building control systems, mechanical codes, and project inspections. This position requires the ability to estimate materials and equipment needs, prioritize work, provide on-the-job training to junior technicians, supervise contractors, and ensure exceptional customer service when addressing temperature concerns. The Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic III must be flexible, adaptable to changing priorities, and available for emergencies during nights, weekends, and holidays.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

Essential Position Functions

• Installation, Troubleshooting, and Repair:

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment, including central, wall, and window air conditioning units, exhaust fans and blowers, walk-in and chest freezers, ice machines, and water coolers.

Preventative Maintenance and Scheduling:

• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.

Drawings and Inventory:

• Prepare necessary drawings and sketches for installation and repairs.

• Requisition and maintain a supply of replacement parts.

Equipment Operation:

• Operate refrigeration gauges, volt/ohm meters, vacuum pumps, recovery systems, welding equipment, and other related tools and equipment.

Supervision and Inspection:

• Assign, supervise, and inspect the work of lower-level workers, providing on-the-job training as needed.

• Supervise contractors and conduct project inspections.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate - $26.20 - $27.45

Required for All HCAA Positions

• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.

• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience

Experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation equipment. Required

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

Certified HVAC Technician - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation operating principles.

Considerable knowledge of safety requirements.

Considerable knowledge of the electrical aspects of refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment.

Skill in the application of supervisory techniques.

Skill in working with tools.

Ability to diagnose HVAC equipment using laptop and handheld devices.

Ability to diagnose and repair boiler equipment.

Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose refrigeration and air conditioning mechanical and electrical problems.

Ability to climb ladders.

Ability to work in high places.

Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Ability to prioritize work.

Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical diagrams.

Ability to work effectively with others.