Facilities HVAC Technician IV - Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority

Tired of too much dashboard time?  Want a little bit more variety in your daily work?  Want to work in a unique, one-of-a-kind environment in our region?  Want to the opportunity to learn and grow?  The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is currently recruiting candidates with journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems to join the Building Maintenance and Services team!  The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility, and excellence.  If this sounds like an environment in which you would THRIVE, the RTAA is a wonderful place to make a career.

There is one (1) position open; however, the list established may also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.  Both internal and external applicants will be considered.  Applicants must be available to work all shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) 7 days a week - including holidays.  To be considered for this position, applicants must indicate they are available for day, swing, and night shifts (all three), and must check the appropriate boxes under availability on the RTAA online application.  Shift assignments are generally determined by seniority using a Shift Bid System and are for the full calendar year.

In addition, this position qualifies for a $1000 recruitment bonus paid in three installments at 3 months ($250) six months ($250), and one year ($500).

At the RTAA, the Building Maintenance and Services Division is a key member of the Facilities and Maintenance Department. Facilities HVAC Technician IVs report to a Facilities Supervisor and are responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of a variety of commercial/industrial air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment, and auxiliary equipment, including air conditioners, refrigeration units, computer-controlled energy systems, boilers, circulation pumps, absorption units, cooling towers and other commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and systems for RTAA buildings and facilities.

RTAA Facilities HVAC Technician IVs are also part of our larger RTAA customer service team. This team is dedicated to helping provide the public with a pleasant and safe experience while traveling through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. All of RTAA's Facilities HVAC Technician IVs are expected to approach their work with a positive, helpful, customer service mindset.

The nature of the work requires a strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, equipment, and equipment, standard safety practices of the HVAC trade, and the ability to perform a full range of skilled HVAC maintenance and repair duties under minimal supervision.

If “better busy than bored” is one of your personal values, then you owe it to yourself to consider this opportunity that just found its way to your screen.

How to apply: Click on the ‘Apply Now' button to fill out the short Work History Questionnaire and/or upload your detailed resume on or before November 15, 2024.  Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. Make sure your Work History and/or resume clearly speaks to whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are the right person for this position. To find out more about the RTAA, visit renoairport.com.  

Examples of Job Duties:

• Perform skilled, journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair work in conjunction with the installation, repair and alteration of air handlers, package units, air drying refrigeration units, computer control energy systems, pneumatic controls, boilers, circulation pumps, cooling towers and other commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and systems.

• Maintain HVAC equipment and systems by inspecting, cleaning, troubleshooting and repairing to component level. Replace: compressors, motors, belts, filters, fuses overloads and pressure activated controls. Must be proficient in brazing and soldering, 3 phase and single phase controls, rewire or modify systems as necessary to ensure efficient operations.
• Operate computerized energy management systems by setting time schedules, heat/cool settings, VFD settings and pump operation to ensure that building environments remain comfortable, and systems operate in a cost-efficient manner.
• Assist fellow technicians and maintenance workers in a broad scope of Airport repairs.
• Repair and maintain refrigeration units by inspecting, diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment, including electric motors, air circulation fans and blowers, Programmable Logic Controllers, condensing units, evaporators and expansion valves to keep systems functioning.
• Monitor and test chemical conditions in open and closed loops and cooling towers correcting improper levels by adjusting controllers or adding treatment chemicals.
• Participate in snow removal by keeping the landside roads, parking areas, ramps and walkways clear using snowplows, sweepers, blowers and hand shovels.

Entry Salary: $27.05 - $31.79 per hour, with opportunity for additional merit-based increases up to a range maximum of $40.85 per hour. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications. This is an hourly and overtime eligible position.

Benefits: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance.  Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee (effective first day of the month after your hire date); paid vacation and sick leave; 14-paid holidays per year; and tuition reimbursement - just to name a few!

Minimum Qualifications: 

Required Education: Graduation from High School or equivalent certification and completion of a recognized HVACR vocational program.  An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Required Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, journey-level HVACR experience in a commercial/industrial setting, which must include hydronic heating and cooling systems, boilers, circulation pumps, package air conditioning units, gas fired heating units; AND two (2) years of full-time, centralized HVAC commercial/industrial plant operation, maintenance, and repair, which must include computerized building control/automation system experience.

Certification: A valid CFC certification is preferred at time of application.

Required Licensing: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. 

How To Apply: A fully completed official online RTAA Employment Application must be received by 11:59 p.m., Friday November 15, 2024.  

The RTAA Employment Application is the primary screening tool to determine an applicant's qualifications. A resume may be submitted in addition to, but not in lieu of, completing the RTAA Employment Application. While you may submit a resume, it is supplemental and will not be used to determine whether or not you have met the minimum qualifications. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your RTAA Employment Application.

Please read the following carefully! We want you to be successful, and there are certain things that you need to know. We use your application (not your resume!) to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications.

Tips For Success

• Make sure you clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications listed on the job announcement through your detailed resume or manually entered Work History.
• Please provide at least five years of employment history, including dates or timeframes at each employer.
• If you had more than one position with the same employer, list each position separately along with the timeframe or dates you were in each position including dates or timeframes at each position.
• Explain any gaps of employment of 6 months or more in the work history section. To do this, just add a ‘New Position' and write ‘Unemployed' for the Company and what was occurring under the "Title" (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates. Please note, a statement in the "Summary" section is not sufficient to address gaps in employment.

Questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable accommodation, should be addressed to the RTAA People Operations Office at (775) 328-6450.

Pre-Employment Requirements:  The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

The Physical Demands of the job may include:

• Sufficient dexterity to enable regular use of hands and fingers to operate various types of HVAC tools and equipment.
• The ability to accurately identify color-coded cables and wires, in variable lighting conditions.
• The ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch down, stoop, crawl, twist, and climb.
• The ability to perform light to strenuous physical/manual labor as required.
• The ability to use safe lifting techniques to routinely lift/carry/push/pull 25-pound objects and occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

The working conditions may include:

• Performing work under various environmental conditions (within both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled environments) involving exposure to cold, heat, and inclement weather.
• Performing work at heights and/or within confined/cramped spaces.
• Performing work around moderate to high noise levels, vibrations, chemicals, dust, flammable materials, construction materials mechanical equipment, and electrical hazards.
• Incumbents shall be expected to wear appropriate (PPE) personal protective safety equipment including safety shoes, glasses/goggles, ear plugs, gloves and other safety gear as needed. 

Review of Application: After submission, the application and/or Resume will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met.

Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

Good luck! Please know we are here to help, so don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. Please call our People Operations office at (775) 328-6450 with any questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for reasonable accommodation. We're happy to help!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority welcomes, values and respects diversity and inclusiveness practices that honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.

Note: This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Nevada Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing and Nevada Medical Marijuana Laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.