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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania HVAC Refrigeration Specialist in Pennsylvania
HVAC Refrigeration Specialist
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HVAC Refrigeration Specialist
Salary
$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-90915
Department
Department of General Services
Division
GS HVAC/Env Cont Sctn
Opening Date
09/10/2024
Closing Date
9/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
97735
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00153810
Bureau / Division
HVAC/Environmental Control Section
Worksite Address
401 North Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Lauren Mutzabaugh
Contact Email
lmutzabaug@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-90915 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 12, 2024 TO AUGUST 21, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Are you ready to take on new challenges in your trade while providing vital services within the commonwealth? If so, the Department of General Services (DGS), Environmental Control Center has the ideal position for you! We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Refrigeration Specialists to complete our team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your experience as you analyze performance and efficiency, troubleshoot issues and faults, and repair complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment malfunctions within DGS owned and managed facilities. Join our team of professionals and take pride in the valued work you accomplish!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As one of our HVAC Refrigeration Specialists, you will showcase your knowledge and experience to keep our facilities running efficiently by maintaining complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Your work on various equipment will include analyzing performance and efficiency, installation, balancing, testing, troubleshooting issues and faults, repairing malfunctions, and other related duties that may arise. Excellent communication skills are vital, as you will regularly interact with the building automation systems, technicians, other trades persons, contracted personnel, engineers, and other technical staff.
You may also have the opportunity to act as our department liaison, providing mechanical expertise and facility knowledge while scoping future projects or resolving design and function issues with current projects. Additional responsibilities consist of providing on-the-job training to lower-level trades personnel, as well as the recovery and recycling of refrigerants by ensuring equipment is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.
Find a home for your talents with our team!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00087898)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Note: This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment including three years working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls.
Special Requirements:
You must possess an active EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification.
You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. If no applicable union-covered bidders apply, other applicants may be considered.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess an active EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification?
Yes
No
04
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your certificate number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How many years of full-time experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment do you possess?
5 years or more
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
Do you possess three or more years of full-time experience working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls?
Yes
No
08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
09
Have you completed a three-year high school vocational-technical training program in, refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, or building automation or electronic controls specific to HVAC or refrigeration systems?
If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s)/certification for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
10
Have you completed post-high school training in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, or building automation or electronic controls specific to HVAC or refrigeration systems?
If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s)/certification for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
11
How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, or building automation or electronic controls specific to HVAC or refrigeration systems?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
60 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov