Job Description
This position performs technical duties in the repair and maintenance of HVAC and other building systems.
Examples of Duties
- Monitors and maintains the city’s building control systems for HVAC and other equipment.
- Installs, modifies, and repairs HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and emergency power generation systems.
- Inspects HVAC equipment and control systems for annual condition assessment.
- Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations.
- Controls card keys and makes changes for schedule and security access changes.
- Responds to after-hours HVAC emergencies.
- Maintains equipment and supply inventory for control systems and makes purchases as necessary.
- Prepares annual repair and capital improvement budget recommendations relative to HVAC systems.
- Monitors natural gas, electricity, and water usage by city buildings.
- Manages CMMS system including data input, task definition, and reporting.
- Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
- Purchases parts and supplies as needed.
- Performs related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for three to four years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate HVAC certification as required by the State of North Dakota.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of general building maintenance.
- Knowledge of HVAC, and electrical system maintenance and repair principles.
- Knowledge of building control system operation and maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes and safety regulations.
- Knowledge of building security passkey systems.
- Skill in reading blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
City Of Bismarck Benefits Summary
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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How many years of HVAC maintenance experience do you have?
- None
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years or more
04
Do you have any special certificates? (Please attach documents)
05
Please tell us about your electrical knowledge and abilities. How would you describe the typical components of a 480-volt starter bucket and a standard controller circuit from the controller to a damper.
06
Do you have any experience with back-up generators and Uninterruptable Power Systems?
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How many years of building systems maintenance experience do you have?
- None
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years or more
08
You will be working with sub-contractors on projects and small repairs from time to time. Give me an example of the last repair/project you were working with a sub-contractor.
09
Are you familiar with a CMMS work order system? If so, how is work flow scheduled at your current job?
10
Are you familiar with conventional dual-stage boiler systems, and have you worked with steam boilers?
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Do you have experience working with chemical treatment systems, particularly those used for cooling towers?
12
Please walk us through a troubleshooting scenario on a VAV or AHU error.
13
Please describe what your experience is with Building Automation Software.