HVAC Preventative Main. Tech.
Position Description
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HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Position descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed
by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within
the job.
DEFINITION
To perform, conduct, complete thorough preventative maintenance on all heating, ventilation and
air conditioning systems and equipment throughout the facilities owned by the City of East
Lansing. General duties include inspection, testing, cleaning and minor repair and/or adjustment
of all types of HVAC equipment serving East Lansing City Hall, East Lansing Hannah
Community Center, Fire Station #1, East Lansing Public Library, and other facilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Facilities Technician Coordinator and Director of Parks
and Recreation Facilities, or designee.
Position does not provide supervisory oversight.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
Conduct visual and auditory inspections of equipment to assess function, including contactor
pitting inspections, ampere monitoring and voltage inspections, equipment and bearing
temperature inspections, pulley inspections, shaft end-play and shaft deflection inspections, etc.
Perform standard preventative maintenance tasks of various pieces of equipment in accordance
with manufacturer’s standards, including filter changes, lubrication of bearings and related,
inspect/tighten electrical connections, checking refrigerant pressures on all equipment 25 tons or
less, inches of water column tests on all forced air gas fired heating units, test and inspect steam
traps, etc.
Complete minor equipment adjustments and repair, including but not limited to belt
replacement/adjustment, alignment and set screw adjustment, chilled water and heating coil
cleaning, evaporator and condensing coil cleaning on equipment 25 tons or less, maintain and
treat condensate pans,
Identify, evaluate and make recommendations related to equipment condition in order to prevent
and/or minimize equipment failures and down time.
Complete preventative maintenance forms as provided and prepare reports.
Assist on special projects as may be identified by the Facilities Technician Coordinator and
Director.
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Marginal Function
Knowledge of and experience with Preventative Maintenance programs and/or software.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade, plus at least 2-5 years supplemental experience or
education in HVAC; CFC Type I and Type II certification or universal certification.
HVAC hand tools and test equipment.
Transportation service vehicle with valid plates and insurance.
Valid Michigan Drivers License with no major traffic violations or suspensions in previous 5
years.
Knowledge of:
 Air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and mechanical layouts
 Roof top air handlers with chilled water coils, gas fired heating, and direct expansion or
mechanical cooling
 Mini split cooling systems, mini split heat pumps
 Chilled water and hot water coils with DDC and pneumatic actuators, pneumatic and DDC
operated variable air volume boxes, pneumatic operating mixing boxes, and pneumatic air
stations, thermostats and steam valves.
 4 to 20 pulse width actuators
 Chilled and hot water pump and motors
 Heating and domestic water circulating pumps
 480 volt 3 phase exhaust fans and 120 volt grey water pumps and exhaust fans.
 480 volt 3 phase storm and sewer lift stations
Ability to:
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Function highly independently with minimal direct supervision
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Continually enforce highest standards on work performed
Maintain security and accountability on access of equipment and facilities
Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies and established work
practices IE. Lock out tag out, fall arrest harness,
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Perform duties in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms
with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious
places, accumulated precipitation on and around serviceable equipment, ceiling plenums,
unpleasant odors, wet or damp environments, dimly lit equipment enclosures, etc
Perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping,
kneeling, crawling and reaching
Lifting and or moving up to 10 lbs frequently and occasionally lift or move up to 50 - 100 lbs.
Must be able to pass a physical, drug screening and back ground check
WAGE AND BENEFITS
This is a contingent, part-time position, working 24 to 32 hours per week. Emergency weekend
and evening work may be required. Wage is $18.59 - $25.99 per hour, depending on experience.
Monthly $30 cell phone stipend and annual tool stipend of $300. Monthly vehicle stipend of
$135 plus mileage reimbursement.