Employees at Gracedale are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

GENERAL PURPOSE
The HVAC/R Technician 1 performs skilled maintenance, installation, and repair work to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Chief Operations/Maintenance Superintendent, Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, HVAC/R Technician 2, and in their absence may report to Operations Maintenance Associate Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Receives work and job orders for repair, installation or other maintenance work with heating, ventilation, and refrigeration fixtures and/or systems such as air conditioning and heating units, ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, water fountains, fans and electronic air cleaners, pumps, and related equipment.

Inspects and studies building and mechanical plans and drawings to identify work requirements and plans. Prepares area for work, including opening partitions as necessary for access to affected area or system and makes repair or alteration, installing pumps, parts, etc. 

Connects associated electrical and/or electronic control, test or related equipment into systems and finishes job to ensure conformance to requirements, codes, and accepted trade standards.

Determines materials needed for jobs, checking against supplies. Secures materials and equipment for each job.

Coordinates schedule for job performance, including the shutoff of water, power, and other elements, with other building personnel and those in affected area.

Follows standard safety practices, including safeguarding building users, visitors or residents. May keep records of jobs performed, materials used, and related information.

Reads and records control and measurement systems, reporting findings to building or facility management personnel. Works with contractors, inspectors, and vendors to plan and coordinate efforts in larger installation, alteration, or repair jobs.  

May instruct and oversee the work of other personnel providing assistance with jobs.

May assist other trades personnel and/or perform such maintenance work.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma, which includes a vocational education certificate/credits in HVAC/R; OR

Completion of a post high school/college HVAC/R program; AND

Possession of a valid EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I and II is required; AND

Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  
Thorough knowledge of plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, all types of refrigeration equipment, and related principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly employed in the repair, alteration, and installation of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration fixtures and systems.

Thorough knowledge of the tools, substances, and safety precautions of the heating, ventilation, and refrigeration field.

Knowledge of principles and practices addressed by and general provisions of trades, environmental, safety, and other code requirements.
Knowledge of building automation systems, including troubleshooting.

Skill in the use and maintenance of trades tools and materials.

Ability to read and interpret building and mechanical plans and sketches.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver into position fans, pumps, circulators, compressors, and other such heavy and/or unwieldy fixtures under very undesirable conditions.

Ability to work in close proximity to nursing facility patients, families, and visitors if required by work assignment. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and contracted service personnel.

Ability to operate a personal computer to enter information into, and secure information from, established programs (daily HVAC monitoring and control systems).

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes, power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work. Mechanic’s tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance. Electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment, telephone or cell phone, personal computer, calculator, and mobile or portable radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift weight up to one hundred (100) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.


FLSA STATUS:        FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION:        CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE:            RU-22
UNION STATUS:      AFSCME RESIDUAL UNIT

Updated January 2024