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Description
The City of San José is one of the nation's best-managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. The employees of the City have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department (PWD) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. Additionally, the City offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays!
The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Controls Technician at facilities serviced by the City of San Jose.
Salary range for this classification is: $111,342.40 - $135,470.40 annually.
Under general supervision of the HVAC Supervisor, typical duties of the HVAC Controls Technician include:
•Evaluates and specifies personal computer hardware. Upgrades operating systems, specifies and configures hardware/software.
Utilize the Honeywell N4 and Schneider Front Ends daily.
•Design control systems and Lon/Bacnet/Modbus networks.
•Monitors system performance for availability, speed, capacity, storage issues and security problems. Change the performance of systems and prevent the items shown above from becoming problems. Examples of actions include applying security patches, ensure security best practices are followed and restoring lost data (including data that is the most difficult to receive).
•Implements a preventive maintenance routine identifying weaknesses of current system to help identify critical server issues. Sets up maintenance schedule.
•Resolves a variety of problems with servers such as lack of storage space, communication problems with Ethernet switches, Echelon network problems and other critical server/network issues. Coordinates resolution of problems.
•Creates/reviews/modifies controls sequence of operation statements and in some cases implements by writing custom algorithm in controllers as needed to accomplish control strategies.
•Develops and recommends design plan for LON/Bacnet/Modbus/LAN/WAN networks, including research and developments of a capacity plan (number of users, applications needed, logistics, switch connectivity, routers, etc.).
•Consults with outside vendors, establishes and maintains vendor purchase orders, evaluating performance and suitability with regard to the technical nature of installed system wide HVAC BMS system.
•Adjusts control algorithms, settings and/or replacing failed controllers as needed in response to customer complaints.
•Researches suitable replacements for obsolete control equipment to ensure interoperability.
Ideal Candidate
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent (General Educational Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate)
Experience
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in operating, troubleshooting, installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems and controls such as LON/BACnet which are common to large buildings. A minimum of one (1) year of experience must have been maintaining direct digital controls for the HVAC systems.
Licenses/Certifications
Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California.
Acceptable Substitution
Completion of an associate degree in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, or closely related field from an accredited college or vocational/trade school may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. There will be no substitution for the one (1) year experience maintaining direct digital controls for HVAC systems.
Background Investigation Process: Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process.The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations, including:
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which will include a practical exercise.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Maritza Garcia at maritza.garcia@sanjoseca.gov . 