STARTING PAY

$19.50/hr.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position performs tasks associated with maintaining the public building facilities of the City of Amarillo. Duties include preparing assignments for subordinates, training personnel, preparing warehouse orders, buying requisitions, training personnel on energy management systems and operating maintenance and test equipment. Helps with the supervision of mechanics of a lower grade.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and assigns projects.
• Conducts safety training and inspections.
• Orders supplies.
• Performs specialized installation, maintenance and repair functions on various types and/or makes of mechanical equipment including boilers, chillers, compressors, motors, cooling towers, exhaust fans, gas and electric fired heating and air conditioning equipment, sensors, thermostats, ductwork, sheet metal, minor electrical system and control troubleshooting and repair and other building system   components.
• Maintains a computerized energy management system.
• Instructs others, ensuring system is utilized correctly to obtain optimum efficiency.
• Makes recommendations on maintenance projects and also on items for budget.
• Performs all maintenance functions of a Building Mechanic, when needed.
• Adheres to all safety standards and corrects any safety hazards found.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of four years of building and facilities maintenance experience, including at least three years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing HVAC and mechanical systems and equipment.  Certification HVAC or electrical fields required, or ability to obtain within six months of hire. Valid Teas Driver’s License required.  Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of products and hazardous materials associated with building mechanical systems and equipment.
• Possess experience in and knowledge of the principles and practice of heating and air conditioning (HVAC) and boiler installation, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to operate electric tools, hand tools, testers, gasoline powered equipment, all types of pumps, boilers, air conditioners, gas cutting torches. electric welders, lathes, routers, multi-meters, table saws, refrigeration testing and reclamation devices and other tools and equipment common in building systems maintenance.
• Ability to operate computerized lighting and sound equipment.
• Ability to operate specialized electronic control systems for HVAC and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Ability to learn new software and improve processes with existing software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
• Ability to safely operate and repair medium equipment and machinery, such as scissor lifts, forklifts, vehicles or commercial mowers.
• Ability to safely operate and repair heavy or complex machinery, such as HVAC systems, construction equipment.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.