Class Code: 08330
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ▼
HUMAN RESOURCES
HVAC COORDINATOR
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DEFINITION |
Plans/coordinates
the maintenance, repair, installation, inspection, and operation of heating,
air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems and leads two or more employees,
volunteers, inmates, residents or soldiers in the installation, alteration,
maintenance, and repair of plumbing and related systems; performs related work
as required.
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The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions. |
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WORK EXAMPLES |
Assists supervisor by performing such duties as
instructing employees, answering questions, distributing and balancing the
workload and checking work; may make suggestions on selection, promotions and
reassignments.
Coordinates/schedules
repairs to minimize downtime and user inconvenience users, or priority of
building need; performs routine system/unit inspections and documents
deficiencies for maintenance/repair requirements; prepares boilers/regulated
water heaters for inspection by State Boiler Inspector and assists with
inspections; submits purchase orders for repair parts, follows up on parts
status, and receives parts for installation.
Monitors
the performance of the BAS communication system and overrides operational
values when necessary; performs these functions so as to maintain efficient
systems operations; documents changes in BAS systems and electronic components
and communicates with engineer, and recommends when an outside vendor must be
called in for repairs or maintenance needs; acts as point of contact for vendor
and remains on site while vendor is performing work; follows purchasing and
authorization procedures when calling in outside repair services.
Assists
engineer in the design/development of HVAC systems as part of building
remodeling, new construction, or system upgrade projects; estimates/specifies
material and equipment requirements for projects, prepare duct work design,
determine installation plan, compiles and submits purchase requests; when
assigned to reviews plans, blueprints, specifications, and conducts on-site
visits.
Estimates
and orders material for engineer projects; coordinates job site task assignment
between soldiers and civilians trades employees, so work is performed in
logical construction sequence and priority; works closely with engineers on
special projects performing such tasks as: inspect/verify that projects are
built to specifications, coordinate/provide support or input to contractors
working on projects, and make recommendations to management on pending
projects; ensures completed work is properly documented for historical
purposes.
Responsible for
Occupational Safety and Health rules/requirements, safety/compliance procedures
common to the trade; insures maintenance/repair data or documentation reports
are submitted to supervisor in a timely manner and maintained for historical
purposes according to established preventative maintenance procedures.
Directs/performs highly
skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and electronic work that
complies with manufacturer’s specifications, accepted trade standards and
regulatory codes related to equipment/systems including (central gas forced air
furnaces, packaged terminal units, heat pumps, radiant heat, hydronic heat, low
pressure steam boiler systems, regulated inspectable water heaters, central air
conditioning systems, packaged terminal units, chillers, window AC units,
walk-in refrigeration units, walk-in freezers, appliance refrigeration units,
commercial ice-makers and ducted distribution systems).
Oversees/performs
diagnostic procedures and repair of electronic components, computers, and
digital data controls related to the operation of HVAC systems to ensure proper
operating parameters including Micronet, Powerlogic, Toshiba, Tosvert 130 and
Altivar 56 and systems components (e.g., direct digital controls for variable
air volume terminal boxes, pressure transducers, digital controllers, digital
wall sensors, proportional integral controls, microprocessors, reversible and
proportional electric actuators, variable speed drives, dampers, valves, and
program switches).
Explains/operates
systems software to control variable air volume, diagnostic reporting, flow
sensor, verification, temperature sensor verification, negative air flow
detection, proper communication in Building Automation System (BAS) and various
operating values.
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COMPETENCIES REQUIRED |
Skilled in maintenance,
repair, installation, inspection, operation and diagnostic of air conditioning,
ventilation, heating, boilers, refrigeration, and knowledge of the utilization
of building automated systems as a diagnostic procedures on HVAC and related
BAS systems.
Skill in the use of tools,
equipment, and techniques normally associated with the HVAC trade.
Knowledge
of HVAC mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and electronic trade
practices and procedures.
Knowledge
of confined space regulatory procedures and the practical knowledge of working
in a confined space environment.
Knowledge
of regulations, standards, codes, and safety requirements for the HVAC trade.
Knowledge
of low pressure steam boiler operations.
Knowledge in the operation
of building automated systems as it relates to HVAC systems.
Knowledge
of controller programming including new and existing control programs to make
appropriate communication connections.
Knowledge
of the necessary application software residing on a laptop computer or similar
programming tool to make appropriate communication connections.
Knowledge
of the tools, materials, and practices of the electrical trade.
Ability
to program BAS servers and/or controllers as part of an in-house digital data
controller (DDC) installation/retrofit, or to make corrections to the
functioning of existing HVAC systems.
Ability
to troubleshoot and diagnose problems as they arise in HVAC systems to ensure
timely and cost saving repairs; ability to bring systems and equipment back on
line quickly and efficiently.
Ability
to interpret blueprints and specifications.
Ability to visually and
audibly inspect, install, and monitor the various components of HVAC systems by
lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs and ladders, working in high places or
in tight or awkward positions, while effectively using the personal protective
equipment necessary for particular tasks.
Ability to learn how to use
forklifts, and other material handling equipment, as the need arises.
Ability
to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, ratios and fraction.
Ability
to work in extreme weather conditions and capable of wearing personal
protective equipment.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Refrains
from dishonest behavior.
Works and
communicates with all clients and customers providing polite, quality
professional service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and
commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision.
Follows policy,
cooperates with supervisors and aligns behavior with the goals of the
organization.
Fosters and
facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, group identity and team spirit
throughout the organization.
Exchanges information with individuals or groups effectively by listening and responding appropriately.
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
Experience equal to five years
of full-time work in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, refrigeration, and ancillary
equipment related to HVAC, with two years of full-time experience in programming
building automated systems;
OR
graduation from an accredited college, technical or
recognized trade school with an Associate’s Degree in building automation
systems or logic control programming related to HVAC systems and five years
related experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and
experience, substituting one year of post high school education in HVAC for
each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of two years.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Within a period of time as
determined by the appointing authority, persons in this class may be required
to obtain a license to perform electrical work in accordance with Chapter 103,
Iowa Code.
Must
possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be
able to obtain a class B commercial driver’s license as determined by the
appointing authority.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION |
For designated positions the appointing authority,
with Iowa Department of Administrative Services-Human Resources Enterprise
prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve
semester hours of education, six months of experience, or a combination of
both, or a specific certificate, license, or endorsement in the following
areas:
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Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
course work, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the
application.
NOTE |
Must be
able to be on-call and respond to after-hour page out alarms or telephone
requests.
Effective
Date: 11/11 CH