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HVACR Mechanic III (14864, Grade 20)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States


Overview

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of park land throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The Department of Parks & Recreation plans, supervises and coordinates park and recreation facilities and services in Prince George’s County. The Facility Services Division (FSD) is the largest division within this Department and includes six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry, Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (Heavy Equipment/Roads and Grounds, Sustainability, and Aquatics) and the Administrative section. The mission of FSD is to provide professional, high quality maintenance and maintenance support services for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George’s County and its customers.
The Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) section falls under the Building & Structures Section, which provides preventive maintenance, routine and emergency repair, renovations and alterations to over 431 park buildings and structures. The HVACR unit maintains installation, maintenance and service of various heating/air conditioning systems and ventilation/refrigeration equipment in all facilities (e.g., commercial buildings, stadiums, ice rinks, recreation centers, etc.) throughout the Prince George’s County parks system.
HVACR III

is responsible for leading, coordinating and monitoring the technical and day-to-day projects for a team of nine (9) professional HVACR mechanics. It may direct, lead, coordinate or monitor the work of Trades Apprentices and Park/General Maintenance Workers who support skilled trades to perform the full range of HVACR work; provide logistical resources and project assignments to the teams; and, in the absence of the Trades Shop Supervisor, interact with senior management, external stakeholders (e.g., HVACR company representatives, the County Permits & Inspection Office) and other team members to coordinate program activities. Ensures proper installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of HVACR related systems including boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, pumps, air compressors, generators, blowers, fans, computerized control systems and other related mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
As Team Lead, the incumbent must effectively assist the Supervisor with employee relations issues and learn the Commission personnel guidelines to administer human resources policy as needed. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for training staff on new regulations and equipment issues; coordinating preventive maintenance and inspection of electrical systems of buildings and structures to detect problems and ensure code compliance with local and national codes.
The ability to communicate effectively with senior managers, customers, engineers, external agency/corporate representatives and staff is essential, along with the ability to train HVACR team members as needed. Coordinate with service contractors as needed. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local building, HVACR, Electrical and fire codes. Excellent supervisory skills are required. Flexibility and willingness to adapt are essential. This position requires an HVACR professional with experience in residential, commercial (office buildings/recreation centers) and industrial (indoor swimming pools, skating rinks, ball fields, etc.) heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The incumbent should be knowledgeable about construction issues and able to troubleshoot problems as they arise.

Must be willing to take On-Call Emergency Calls

(off hours), as part of the Emergency Electric Response Program team. On-call 24 hrs. (Emergency Responses Only). Work hours are 6:00 – 2:45 pm. Salary ranges from $57,747.00 to $99,814.00.
Responsibilities
High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
Completion of an approved HVACR apprentice program or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.
Four (4) years of journey-level experience including two (2) years directing activities of other skilled HVACR mechanics.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, totaling eight (8) years.
Master HVACR License issued by appropriate local jurisdiction.
Valid driver’s license per state and Commission rules; license must be unencumbered to drive Commission vehicles or perform duties.
Depending on assignment, a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required.
Pass Commission medical examination.
Classification

Specification HVACR Mechanic III. May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application. M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

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