Job Description
EiVlPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: HVAC Technician
Closing Date: 02/02/2021
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 21-099
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Community Services Department/District 6 Service Center
City: Laveen, AZLocations: 5230 W. St. Johns Road
Area of Interest: Community Services
Salary Type: Base Pay
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $21.73 Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit Required: YesDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The HVAC Technician performs highly skilled heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance,
repair and installation functions on the Gila River Indian Community.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :Perform installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs on all refrigeration, heating and ventilating
equipment, control systems and computer control systems.Repair or replace electrical components such as wire, contactors, starters, relays, overload heaters, motors,
compressors, ?ame guards, pilot igniters and related fail safe controls on large and small air conditioning and
heating equipment.Layout, fabricate and install metal, ?berglass, ?exible ductwork, diffusers, grills and turning vanes.Install piping and pumps related to the HVAC trade that transfer water, oil, brine, refrigerant, and chemicals
for water treatment.Analyze gauge and meter readings relating to pneumatic air, water pressure, water chemical and solids
content, refrigerant pressures, oil pressure, and contaminant content.Maintain written or computer based logs on preventive maintenance, cooling tower water use, ?lter changing,
belt life cycle, bearing life cycle, cooler pump life cycle, etc.Enter new data into computer base on Energy Management Control System to allow schedule and use changes
in facilities.Maintain and repair all types of large HVAC systems including chilled water, water cooled, reciprocating and
centrifugal systems including pumps, cooling towers, both pneumatic and digitally controlled.Evaluate and recommend new products that may be bene?cial to lower maintenance and operating costs of
HVAC equipment.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of pneumatic and digital electronic HVAC controls.Knowledge of installing and programming computer-based energy management systems.Knowledge, skill, and ability to maintain and repair all types of large HVAC systems.Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and pneumatic schematics related to the HVAC trade.Ability to interpret assignments from blueprints, sketches, and material takeoffs.Ability to operate a variety of shop equipment and hand tools.Ability to install, perform preventive maintenance, and repair all refrigeration, heating and ventilatingequipment, control systems and computer control systems.
0 Ability to repair and replace electrical components, install piping and pumps, analyze gauge and meter
readings.
0 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials
and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
0 High School diploma or GED0 Must possess a technicians certi?cation in a HVAC specialized ?eld; OR0 Successful completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program in an approved HVAC program and one (1)
year experience in HVAC maintenance, installation and repair; OR0 Minimum of five (5) years experience in HVAC maintenance, installation and repair of residential and/or
commercial systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Universal EPA certification card or obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue
to maintain throughout duration of employment. Background checks are required for positions that involve regularcontact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family
Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C. Section 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have
regular contact with the Elderly.Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving record
for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be
submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday,and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the comgleted Employment Agglication.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.
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Closing Date: 02/02/2021
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 21-099
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Community Services Department/District 6 Service Center
City: Laveen, AZLocations: 5230 W. St. Johns Road
Area of Interest: Community Services
Salary Type: Base Pay
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $21.73 Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit Required: YesDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The HVAC Technician performs highly skilled heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance,
repair and installation functions on the Gila River Indian Community.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :Perform installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs on all refrigeration, heating and ventilating
equipment, control systems and computer control systems.Repair or replace electrical components such as wire, contactors, starters, relays, overload heaters, motors,
compressors, ?ame guards, pilot igniters and related fail safe controls on large and small air conditioning and
heating equipment.Layout, fabricate and install metal, ?berglass, ?exible ductwork, diffusers, grills and turning vanes.Install piping and pumps related to the HVAC trade that transfer water, oil, brine, refrigerant, and chemicals
for water treatment.Analyze gauge and meter readings relating to pneumatic air, water pressure, water chemical and solids
content, refrigerant pressures, oil pressure, and contaminant content.Maintain written or computer based logs on preventive maintenance, cooling tower water use, ?lter changing,
belt life cycle, bearing life cycle, cooler pump life cycle, etc.Enter new data into computer base on Energy Management Control System to allow schedule and use changes
in facilities.Maintain and repair all types of large HVAC systems including chilled water, water cooled, reciprocating and
centrifugal systems including pumps, cooling towers, both pneumatic and digitally controlled.Evaluate and recommend new products that may be bene?cial to lower maintenance and operating costs of
HVAC equipment.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of pneumatic and digital electronic HVAC controls.Knowledge of installing and programming computer-based energy management systems.Knowledge, skill, and ability to maintain and repair all types of large HVAC systems.Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and pneumatic schematics related to the HVAC trade.Ability to interpret assignments from blueprints, sketches, and material takeoffs.Ability to operate a variety of shop equipment and hand tools.Ability to install, perform preventive maintenance, and repair all refrigeration, heating and ventilatingequipment, control systems and computer control systems.
0 Ability to repair and replace electrical components, install piping and pumps, analyze gauge and meter
readings.
0 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials
and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
0 High School diploma or GED0 Must possess a technicians certi?cation in a HVAC specialized ?eld; OR0 Successful completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program in an approved HVAC program and one (1)
year experience in HVAC maintenance, installation and repair; OR0 Minimum of five (5) years experience in HVAC maintenance, installation and repair of residential and/or
commercial systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Universal EPA certification card or obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue
to maintain throughout duration of employment. Background checks are required for positions that involve regularcontact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family
Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C. Section 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have
regular contact with the Elderly.Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving record
for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be
submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday,and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the comgleted Employment Agglication.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.
0rg
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