Heating, Ventilation and A/C Technician

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Shop, Mechanical Unit (MU), Plant Engineering Section (PES), Facilities and Commercial Activities (FCAS), Division of Administration (DOA), Department of Operational Support (DOS). The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices away from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. The Facilities and Commercial Activities Service (FCAS) operates the Headquarters complex, striving to provide effective and efficient planning, management, maintenance and operation for all existing physical facilities and assets at the UN Headquarters, New York. FCAS also supports office and conference facilities, property management, travel and transportation services, archives and records management, mail and pouch operations, catering, giftshop and the United Nations Postal Administration. The incumbent reports directly to the Foreperson of the HVAC Shop under overall guidance of the General Foreperson of the Mechanical Unit. ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Foreperson of the HVAC Shop, the HVAC technician will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: • Operate, test and service heating, ventilation, air conditioning, monitoring and controls equipment. Work independently and collaboratively to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of HVAC/R systems and equipment throughout UN facilities. • Utilize BMS system to monitor and control HVAC equipment operations and make temperature adjustments throughout the complex. • Read blueprints and schematics to service and maintain critical equipment to ensure its safe operation during all normal, abnormal and emergency situations. • Apply knowledge and experience with monitoring, controls, dampers operation and current standards for preventive and corrective maintenance of critical systems. • Work with the Security & Safety staff to obtain training and maintain current with proper operation, servicing and controls of current equipment for protection against bio-terrorism and other security concerns. • Work with state of the art filtration, ultra-violet beam and other treatments recommended for the space conditioning industry and their application. • Repair and maintain controls. • Record work time and materials used on work orders. • Work closely with emergency preparedness teams and other trades. • Supervise and train junior staff. • Supervise the work of outside contractors in the areas of mechanical and HVAC and prepare \"problems and performance\" reports. • Be able to inspect all work and prepare punch list or job completion reports. • Assume the responsibilities of a lead person at times when the lead person is absent or preoccupied. • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Foreperson of the Shop. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrates professional competencies in the HVAC and related trades. Knowledge in HVAC systems and equipment. Familiarity with hand and power tools of HVAC and knowledge of relevant safety procedures. Ability to read blue prints and rough drawings. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology. EducationHigh school or equivalent Trade School Diploma is required. Job - Specific QualificationValid EPA Universal Refrigerant License is required. A valid FDNY issued Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (\"Q-01\") is desirable. For candidates who do not possess one, they must obtain it within one-year of appointment in order for their contract to be renewed. Do you already have such a certification? (If yes, please provide details and attach a copy of your certification to this application / if no, please confirm whether you are willing to obtain one within the first year of employment.) Certification in OSHA construction safety is desirable. Completion of an approved HVAC/R trade school or technical training program is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) trade, including experience in the use of tools related to the trade is required. Experience performing independent HVAC/R troubleshooting and installations is required. Experience operating a Building Management System (BMS) or equivalent is desirable. Experience installing and/or troubleshooting HVAC control wiring is desirable. Experience leading or training junior technicians is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).