LICENSED HVAC TECHNICIAN

Town of Enfield CT • Full-time • Enfield, Connecticut, United States • $40 / hour • 5d ago

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm (40 hours per week)

Hourly Rate: $40.00

Posting Closes: Open until filled APPLY ONLINE HERE

BENEFITS: High-deductible Medical & Dental with employer contribution to H.S.A.; Pension; Life
Insurance; Paid Sick, Vacation, Personal and Holiday time, per union contract.

TOWN OF ENFIELD

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING AND GROUNDS DIVISION

LICENSED HVAC TECHNICIAN

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible position involving the maintenance, calibration, service and repair

of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for designated Town buildings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager and the Trades and

Maintenance Crew Leader.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Directs Boilermen, Building Maintainers and/or laborers assigned to assist with HVAC

work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular & punctual attendance; identifies, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains,

and adjusts heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and temperature control systems, including pneumatic and

electronic controls, building automation components, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, low-voltage control wiring,

pumps, motors, air handlers, exhaust fans, unit ventilators, rooftop units, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, ductwork and

related mechanical equipment; uses hand tools, power tools, meters, gauges, diagnostic equipment, blueprints, control

diagrams, schematics, manufacturer literature, and engineering specifications in a safe and effective manner.

Performs preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, replacement, adjustment, calibration, and modification of

HVAC systems and related equipment.

Maintains service records, equipment histories, inspection records, and preventive maintenance documentation; inspects

equipment; determines parts, materials, tools, and supplies needed for repair and maintenance, and orders them in a timely

fashion.

Provides technical direction and training to Boilerman Custodians, assist with HVAC-related preventive maintenance

tasks within their training, ability, classification, and applicable licensing limitations. Helps improve their effectiveness in

performing routine inspections, filter changes, basic equipment checks, cleaning, documentation, and early identification

of mechanical deficiencies.

Makes recommendations to supervisors regarding system condition, repair priorities, equipment replacement, energy

efficiency improvements, control strategies, capital planning needs, and the appropriate use of outside HVAC controls, or

mechanical services. Understands and practices safety, good judgment, and proper trade procedures at all times.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs related work as required. Will perform Building Maintainer and Laborer duties

when assigned. Assists with snow operations, emergency response, special projects, inspections, set-ups, and other

Department of Public Works activities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is

frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is

occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally, lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with

disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee

occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles,

and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Knowledge of all types of refrigeration units ranging from window units and

split systems to large reciprocal and centrifugal systems; knowledge of oil and gas fired heating equipment including steam

and hydronic boilers and associated equipment; knowledge and skill in the use of tools and diagnostic equipment used in

testing HVAC equipment; ability to understand and follow complex blueprints and line electrical diagrams, drawings and

other documentation; ability to analyze complex functions, procedures and problems to find effective solutions; ability to

anticipate difficulties in replacement due to building layout; ability to perform electrical work normally associated with

window air conditioners, split systems, packaged units boilers, and pumps; ability to maintain records on equipment and

preventive maintenance; strong communication skills; ability to respond to and handle emergencies on an overtime basis.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Associate degree or equivalent training from a technical or trade school in HVAC,

heating, cooling, refrigeration, building systems, or a closely related field, and completion of an approved apprenticeship

program with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in HVAC maintenance, repair, controls, and

troubleshooting; or seven years of progressively responsible related experience.

Must have experience working with building HVAC systems, temperature control systems, and automated control systems,

including pneumatic controls, direct digital controls, and building automation systems. Experience with systems such as

Alerton, Tridium, Trane, Carrier, or similar building automation/control systems is desirable.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut S-2 Heating, Piping and Cooling Unlimited Journeyperson license, or

higher applicable Connecticut heating, piping, and cooling license acceptable to the Town.

Must possess and maintain EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification. EPA Universal Certification is preferred; at

minimum, Type I and Type II certification is required, with Type III or Universal Certification strongly preferred.

A State of Connecticut E-2 Electrical Journeyperson license is desirable but not required. Must possess and maintain a valid

driver’s license. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered, provided that

required licenses and certifications are not waived.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. Revised: 5-20-26.

Adopted: 9/21/2026

*Only those applicants selected for testing/interviews will be contacted.*

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The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance

with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please

contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F