Location: 7601 Holliday Drive, Kansas City, KS, 66106, United States
Employment Type: FT Non-Exempt
Required_Degreee: High school
Minimum Experience 2 Years
Contact Information: Description: The purpose of this position is to maintain, repair, and install Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration equipment in all WaterOne facilities.WaterOne provides competitive benefits and compensation ranges. Selected candidates are placed in the position’s pay range based on their qualifications.Pay Range: $25.67/hr to $38.51/hrWaterOne is an independent public water utility. We’ve been proudly serving the Johnson County, Kansas area since 1957. Every day, nearly 455,000 customers rely on WaterOne to provide fresh, clean water on demand. It’s a responsibility we deliver on. Our passion is water, because water touches everything we care about: family, health, safety, and community. We serve our community by bringing award-winning water to their homes, businesses, and public places.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Maintains HVACR equipment and controls for all WaterOne facilities.Maintains indoor air quality at all facilities. Service UVC and ionic air cleaning systems. Test, repair, and replace associated equipment such as boilers, chillers, air handling units, pneumatic control systems, electronic control systems, cooling towers, motor starters, pump motors, etc.Repairs and maintains chemical feed systems necessary to maintain cooling tower and boiler water quality.Performs vibration monitoring and dynamic balancing on cooling fans and blowers.Performs preventive maintenance to all HVACR equipment including inspections, adjustments, cleaning, and calibrations to ensure proper operation of equipment.Maintains an inventory of equipment and materials on service trucks.Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults in HVAC systems.Performs emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration.Understanding of ice machines and commercial refrigeratorsWorks with outside contractors as needed.Performs all duties pertaining to hazardous waste operations in accordance with all applicable requirements.Perform other job duties as assigned.Customer Service CommitmentWaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of both their internal and external customers. Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day. Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction.QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED.Completion of a HVAC/R vocational school or A.A.S Degree: HVAC, or completion of an HVAC/R apprenticeship program. Two years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/R equipment. Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in meeting the above requirements.Experience with and the ability to diagnose and perform needed repairs to equipment or components associated with building automation and climate control systems.Experience in replacing expansion valves, compressors, motors, coil units, and other components of HVACR equipment.Experience in cooling tower and boiler water treatment systems and chemical feeds.Experience with all applicable requirements pertaining to hazardous work operations.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesTroubleshoot malfunctioning heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.Communicate with internal customers about their needs and explain technical issues.Familiar with proper nomenclature of all tools, equipment, and materials used in the construction and maintenance of HVACR equipment.Capability to retain knowledge to maintain system control equipment, and electric motors, starters, primary pumping units, HVAC units, and structural circuits.Interpret and work from specifications, drawings, manuals, sketches, and other verbal instructions.Basic math skills.Proficiency in the use of computers and basic computer applications. Possess a valid driver's license and continuously meet WaterOne driving standards.Ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing. Must be a good listener.Establish and maintain effective working relations with other WaterOne stakeholders.Knowledgeable in proper confined space entry, the safe handling of hazardous chemicals, and all other applicable safety requirements.Available for emergency call-out & occasional overtime. Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards.Preferred QualificationsAssociates or Bachelor’s degree.Current EPA Refrigerant Recovery Type Universal Certification or Type 2 Certification.Five years of experience in a commercial HVAC service role.Two years of experience using a BMS/BAS control system, and ability to troubleshoot issues or administrative role.Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and repair of commercial/industrial chillers and boilers.Physical RequirementsThe 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.An employee in this position may lift or move up to 5 lbs. constantly; 10 lbs. frequently; 20 lbs. occasionally; and 40 lbs. rarely.This position requires: Work in outdoor weather conditions: Frequently; Work inside and outside WaterOne facilities and structures. Outside working conditions are dependent on the weather, which involves extreme heat (above 90 degrees) in the summer and cold in the winter (below freezing). Some work may be in non-heated and non-air-conditioned structures: Frequently; Perform field assignments in poor weather and driving conditions and deal with other hazards of field work: Frequently; Work at varying heights up to 15 feet above the floor: Occasionally; and Toleration of noise levels that are generally minimal but may be excessive for brief periods of time (hearing protection is provided): Occasionally.Additional physical requirements for this position: Must be able to remain in a stationary, standing and/or sitting position for up to several hours a day. Must be able to position self to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer. Must be able to position self to help install, inspect, remove, or repair various items. Must be able to position and move through elevators, stairways, ramps, and rough terrain. Must be able to ascend and descend ladders to work on equipment, including climbing water towers and other structures. Must be able to move from one location to another. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment and navigate construction sites. Must be able to wear and use air purifying and air supplied respiratory protection. Must be able to ascend and descend ladders and stand or work on elevated surfaces. Must possess specific vision abilities required for this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Necessary personal protective equipment and tools are provided to perform job duties effectively and safely and must be used when required. Employees may be exposed to various environmental factors such as chemicals, noise from machinery, and fluctuating temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to maximal.Equal Opportunity EmployerWaterOne is an equal opportunity employer and upholds a non-discrimination policy. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, military status, or marital status in making employment and business decisions. We also prohibit harassment and retaliation in the workplace and in our dealings with the public. We encourage and welcome diversity of backgrounds in our workforce. WaterOne complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). Complete job description is available upon request and will be provided during the selection process. Additional Information: 
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