HVAC Mechanic 2

Please contact Tisha Dougherty, tdougherty@pacareerlinkphl.org, for instructions on applying for this position

New employees are eligible for 15% hiring bonus.  Thats over 8,000!
The City is hiring experienced HVAC mechanics with EPA UTC certification to join our winning team.  Apply by October 11, 2024.

Discover the perks of City employment:

– Free SEPTA transit
– comprehensive health and wellness benefits
– paid parental leave
– generous retirement savings options

ABOUT THE POSITION
This is full performance level mechanical work in the maintenance, repair, operation and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (HVAC), and related utility components. An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of the systems and equipment, and related utility components. Work includes performing preventive maintenance of the systems and equipment, and monitoring and regulating the systems equipment operations in accordance with an established schedule. This class is differentiated from the lower level class in the series by the responsibility for independently performing the full scope of work involved in troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and installing HVAC pneumatic and electronic control systems and equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level maintenance superior and involves physical effort and exposure to disagreeable environmental conditions.

Union CodeM. AFSCME D.C.33FLSA CodeNon-ExemptApplication Procedures

Temporary hiring bonus — New employees to the City hired from open-competitive eligible lists are eligible for 15% of base salary as hiring bonus. 10% within a few weeks of hire and 5% after 12 months of satisfactory full-time employment. Employees must meet all requirements of Civil Service Regulation 31.88 to receive the bonus.

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
 

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
 

2. Notification of application approval, disapproval, and testing dates will be sent within the three-week period prior to November 16, 2024. Applicants are responsible for regularly checking their email and providing any additional information requested or application status appeals within the two-week period listed in the notice.
 

3. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is

Ivana Chambers Bennett
City of Philadelphia — Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-0874
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: Ivana.Chambers-Bennett@phila.gov

4. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within three months of the application deadline (by 1/11/25) will be admitted to this examination.  Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

1. CERTIFICATION

Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate for the proper handling of FCs.

AND
OPTION 1:
2. EDUCATION:

Equivalent to the twelfth school grade.

AND
3. EXPERIENCE:

Four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems and related HVAC primary and peripheral utility equipment.

OR

OPTION 2
2. EDUCATION:

Completion of a post high-school HVAC and/or Refrigeration and Air conditioning trades program from an accredited technical institute, trade school or college, including possession of a diploma indicating completion of all program curriculum requirements.

AND
3. EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems and related HVAC primary and peripheral utility equipment.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate for the proper handling of CFCs at the time of application and appointment and during tenure of employment for employees hired after December 13, 2013.

Possession of a grade “A” Steam Boiler, Stationary and Refrigeration Engineer license or a grade “B” Refrigeration Engineer license issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections if required by work assignment.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operators license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a HVAC Mechanic, if required by work assignment.

Employees are required to obtain any license or certification by federal, state, or municipal mandate if required by work assignment.

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