HVACR SPECIALIST 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This position is with the State Public Works Division, Buildings and Grounds Section in Las Vegas and will be supervised by the HVACR Specialist 3. The HVACR Specialist 1 position will service, maintain and repair HVAC equipment related to Direct Digital Control (DDC), chillers, boilers, pumps, hydronics, package & split systems, cooling towers, fan coils, VAV's and other related HVAC equipment. Working with work order system (Maximo), working with Building Automation Controls. Maintain EPA regulations, follow International Building Codes, and provide exceptional Customer Service. This job may require traveling to multiple locations and may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department, for emergency situations (stand-by status), projects as they arise, and call backs. This position will participate in the on-call rotation.

Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialists perform skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

Perform preventive maintenance on various equipment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, fuel and combustion systems, forced air furnaces, radiant heaters, chillers, air handlers, window air conditioning units, evaporative coolers and refrigeration units.

Maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers and pneumatic and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis and add correct proportion of treatment chemicals, and cleaning other mechanical equipment located throughout a facility.

Inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters, gauges and other instruments; inspect occupied areas for comfort; adjust safety and limit controls; log information related to temperatures, pressures, fuel consumption, water level, time and date, and respond to emergencies such as utility and equipment failure.

Repair and modify equipment and components related to heating and air conditioning systems by repairing or replacing damaged pipes or valves including brazing, soldering, pipe fitting or adding new piping valves and controls.

Troubleshoot electrical circuits associated with heating, air conditioning and refrigeration including tracing dead circuits, rewiring circuits, repairing or replacing electrical components such as starters, contactors, relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment.

Diagnose equipment failure; make repairs and test system functions using common hand and power tools, brazers, solderers, torches, voltmeters, amprobes, oxygen analyzers and precision measuring instruments.

Install new components such as thermostats, timers or insulation to make older equipment more energy efficient.

Make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories according to departmental policies and State regulations; and prepare and maintain records related to work activities.

Store, handle and dispose of coolants and other chemicals in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept, typically functioning as a member of a crew of HVACR Specialists. Incumbents perform skilled maintenance, repair and diagnostic duties associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: tools, methods and materials used in operating, maintaining and repairing high and low pressure steam and hot water boilers, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and related auxiliary equipment; occupational hazards and safety procedures associated with heating, air conditioning and refrigeration operation; standard practices, techniques, materials, tools and equipment of the air conditioning and refrigeration trade such as chillers, water towers, pumps, air handlers, thermostats, pneumatic and electric controls, condensers and heat pumps.

Ability to: perform electrical, plumbing and welding tasks associated with heating and air conditioning equipment; use a wide variety of hand and power tools, welding equipment and specialty tools associated with heating and air conditioning repairs; prepare and maintain maintenance reports, daily logs and purchasing documents; read and interpret equipment service manuals and technical references.

Skill in: the use of tools and test equipment used in air conditioning/refrigeration repair such as ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, leak detectors, pneumatic calibrating gauges, water flow meters, air measuring devices, welding equipment and refrigerant charging devices.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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