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City of East Providence GENERAL MAINTENANCE HVAC TECHNICIAN in East Providence, Rhode Island
[[Job Description: [[Under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Buildings, the General Maintenance HVAC Technician [performs skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilation, and refrigeration. [[The General Maintenance HVAC Technician [maintains, repairs, operates, assembles, installs, test, and monitors air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems according to OSHA standards, and performs other maintenance duties on City properties. As an employee of the [[Department of Public Works, the General Maintenance HVAC Technician provides support [during weather events by [[clearing snow from roads and sidewalks. *[[General Responsibilities]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN"}*
- Inspects, maintains, modifies, and repairs the existing HVAC systems of all City properties.
- Coordinates and/or installs new HVAC systems using appropriate procedures and following safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Monitors computerized control systems of HVAC systems and performs tests on other functions of HVAC systems.
- Controls and measures air flow, room air changes and room pressurizing.
- Supports technicians in related trades who are employed or contracted by the City.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of infrastructure repair, planning, and prioritization of City properties using BMS and GIS-based asset management software.
- Assists in repairs or maintenance of City structures and property.
- Clears snow from sidewalks or roads during weather events.
- Performs related duties as required.
[[Desirable Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN"}
Experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of boilers and HVAC systems and components.
Experience using, programming, installing, repairing computer-controlled HVAC systems.
Experience inspecting HVAC systems to determine repairs and maintenance needs.
Ability to perform physical tasks related to job responsibilities, including bending, crawling, and lifting moderately heavy weights.
[Experience working with vendors ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}