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Mechanical Technician
Description of Duties
This technical position is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical systems and training materials that support the skilled trades in areas such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing, conducting building audits and monitoring to ensure optimum operating efficiency and adherence to energy consumption, and ensuring compliance with statewide regulations. Duties involve assisting with the planning, designing and overseeing mechanical aspects for capital projects, monitoring systems and providing administrators with detailed information in order to properly maintain safe and healthy environments. Duties also involve technically assisting mechanics with maintenance information for repair and/or replacement of equipment and systems. General supervision is exercised over maintenance staff. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Senior Architect or other higher level staff member.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Certificate or an Associate’s degree in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as a skilled worker in one or more of the electrical, mechanical or construction trades; OR in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems found in commercial or public buildings; OR,
- Five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as described in (A) above; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
