MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Description

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS

LOCATION: 3505 DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday

The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair existing building mechanical systems. This is accomplished by setting up programming and occupancy schedules of the buildings; assisting on new system designs; and maintaining equipment. Other duties include providing on call services for building emergencies.

APPLICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON, ROOM 202, PEORIA, IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE. FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8575; E-MAIL humanresources@peoriagov.org ; WEBSITE www.peoriagov.org . YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY WITHIN PEORIA CITY LIMITS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHOOSE TO WAIVE THAT REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A TWENTY (20) MILE RADIUS OF CITY HALL AND GIVE UP 2% OF YOUR BASE PAY FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.

Examples of Duties

Performs HVAC maintenance and repair by setting up and executing regular schedules and performing regular preventive maintenance on all HVAC systems.

Performs general maintenance and repair by cleaning, replacing, and maintaining ice machines, plumbing systems, vehicle exhaust systems, and miscellaneous building equipment.

Programs and updates software for DDC controls by maintaining logs of used chemicals and lab analysis; assisting in inspection of boilers and pressure vessels; creating work orders; and installing new boilers, mini split units, heat pumps and other HVAC related systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school; must have UA CFC qualification- Universal, BTJ Steamfitter, and CFC Universal License; over four years up to and including six years experience. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processed organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively. Knowledge of DDC Systems, Trane Tracer SC, Trane Summit and Automated Logic and interfacing with all equipment types through BACnet. Skill in Trane, York rooftops and chillers, AON system controls, Liebert computer room units, Carrier rooftop units. All residential HVAC equipment, Geothermal systems, and Raypak boilers.