ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
VACANCY NOTICE
Building Maintenance Mechanic HVAC – Position # 51013308 - Permanent
1084 Harlem Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
Starting Annual Salary: $52,193 (AFSCME Job grade 9)
The Erie County Department of Public Works Buildings and Grounds Division is seeking an individual for a position that involves performing work in the skilled HVAC trade, on a journeyman level, in the maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level supervisory employee or department head that assigns and inspects work for conformance with procedures and standards. Supervises and trains maintenance workers and laborers assigned to assist in the performance of HVAC and related work. Does related work as required.
- Constructs, maintains and repairs air distribution equipment, control devices, etc, for air conditioning, heating, ventilation, exhaust, heat recovery and fresh air systems;
- Installs, repairs and maintains louvers, filters, fans, ductwork, dampers, damper operators and linkage, cabinets, air supply, return and exhaust devices, distribution boxes, etc, including controls; insulates ductwork and air handling cabinets and equipment as required;
- Installs, repairs and maintains sheet metal flashings, metal trim, copings and similar sheet metal construction;
- Plans and lays out work; estimates materials and supplies required; reads and interprets blue prints, specifications or written orders to determine nature of work required; requests materials and supplies;
- Inspects, tests, diagnoses trouble and dismantles malfunctioning systems and components;
- Overhauls, compressors, pumps and electric motors, replacing parts as necessary;
- Overhauls and replaces control devices, calibrating and recalibrating them as required;
- Performs seasonal start-up and shut-down operations on HVAC units and systems to insure efficient operation and to prevent freeze-ups;
- Mounts compressors, condensers or other new replacement equipment;
- Performs general maintenance work and boiler tending when needed;
- Operates power equipment, hand tools, brazing equipment and testing equipment as required;
- May perform related tasks and may assist other craftsmen on repair or installation projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A.) Completion of one (1) year of specialized training in heating and air conditioning supplemented by two (2) years of experience in HVAC mechanics; or
B.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in HVAC mechanics; or
C.) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
NOTES:
A criminal background investigation will be conducted on applicants prior to hire
Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.
Interested candidates may forward an original application by April 14, 2025 to:
Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk
95 Franklin Street - Rm. 604
Buffalo, New York 14202
Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity