Lead HVAC Engineer at Rochester Housing Authority

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC System Repair, Preventive Maintenance, Personnel Management, Work Order Writing, Safety Policy Enforcement, Contract Oversight, Energy Conservation, Refrigeration Systems, Boiler Operation, Building Automation Systems, EPA Recovery Procedures, Detail Oriented, Lead Worker, Steam Equipment, Heat Pump Servicing

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Installs, operates, and performs general and complex repairs to a wide variety of heating, refrigerating, ventilating, air conditioning, swimming pool, and ice rink equipment; Assists and trains less experienced employees in complex HVAC work; Performs all required preventive maintenance: lubrication, changing belts and filters, etc.; Determines requirements for specific jobs: materials, personnel, tools, equipment, and length of time necessary to complete a job; Assigns and inspects work of subordinates, ensures necessary safety precautions are taken, co-ordinates workers in the completion of each work assignment, and sets daily priorities; Writes maintenance work orders and describes tasks performed, hours required, and parts costs; Enforces employee work rules and department safety policies; Issues discipline, conducts employee probationary evaluations, performance appraisals, goal setting and recommends other personnel actions; Oversees contracts with outside contractors to ensure all provisions of the contract are completed; Recommends and implements energy conservation measures for HVAC systems; ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of different types of HVAC systems and their components, such as electrical, refrigeration, boilers, and heat pumps; Knowledge of appropriate HVAC formulas and their applications; Knowledge of correct installation, preventive maintenance, and servicing of HVAC equipment; Knowledge of general safety practices, accident prevention methods, and hazardous conditions and materials associated with HVAC work; Knowledge of building automation systems as it relates to heating and air conditioning; Knowledge of chemicals and chemical treatments associated with fluids in HVAC systems and swimming pools; Knowledge of current EPA recovery procedures on air conditioning and refrigeration systems; Ability to apply information from service manuals and other sources to present systems, installation problems, future servicing, etc.; Ability to discuss specifications and other concerns about HVAC systems and components with vendors; Ability to do contract oversight; Ability to use a personal computer; Ability to be the on-sight lead worker and be small detail oriented; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D.: Four (4) years of experience with high pressure steam and/or refrigeration equipment, one (1) year of which must involve operating the equipment, and two (2) years of which must involve installation, maintenance, and repair. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Possession of a *City of Rochester R-3 Refrigeration Engineer's License AND * City of Rochester First Class Stationary Engineer's License a time of application. 2. Possession of an EPA Recovery Universal Certificate at time of application. 3. Valid NYS Class D operator's license at time of appointment. Licensure must be maintained throughout employment in this title. *Application for the R-3 Refrigeration Engineer’s and the First Class Stationary Engineer’s licenses may be made through the Permits Office, Department of Community Development, City of Rochester. Licenses from other jurisdictions may not be substituted for City of Rochester Licensing.

Responsibilities

This role involves installing, operating, and performing complex repairs on various HVAC, refrigeration, and pool/ice rink equipment while also training less experienced staff. The Lead Engineer is responsible for assigning and inspecting subordinate work, enforcing safety policies, writing maintenance work orders, and overseeing external contractor agreements.