Electrician AC (HVAC Technician) Union 9034.84hr.

This position will be posted from November 21 2025 to December 5 2025 by 4 : 00pm.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check. DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

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Position Purpose

Maintains equipment assigned to the Equipment Department and may be called upon to perform other duties in cases of emergency and be assigned other tasks requiring equal or less skill. This is a journeyman position. After initial orientation and guidance individuals are expected to fully meet the qualifications listed below and will be fully responsible for the correct completion of the work assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties responsibilities knowledge skill and / or ability required. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations is assessing an employees ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance diagnoses equipment malfunction and makes appropriate repairs and overhauls heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• The individual is responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of the relay and microprocessor control systems charging the refrigerant system and maintenance and repair of drive motors compressor and refrigerant containing components.
• This individual will be assigned general transit car electrical maintenance and repair duties when required.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity and using all required personal protective equipment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and / or Experience

Required :

Physical Requirements

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.

The employee must occasionally walk stoop bend crawl ascend / descend stairs steps and ladders etc. The employee must support and position components that weigh up to one hundred and forty (140) pounds. The employee must possess the manual dexterity to disassemble assemble and install small components. The employee must possess visual acuity to identify and differentiate small parts as well as the ability to avoid work place obstacles. The individual must have the ability to detect audible warnings in a rail car maintenance shop environment. The employee must have the ability to climb up and down a rung ladder and also to climb up and down transit car(s) with a step height of as much as three (3) feet and lift leg(s) a height of twenty-four (24) inches to clear third rail by stepping over same. The employee must have normal day and night time vision corrected or uncorrected by without color blindness and have normal hearing with or without device. The employee must be able to withstand heights of over one hundred and fifty (150) feet.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The duties and responsibilities of this position are usually performed inside in general lighting heating and ventilation. Cleaning work is performed outside in prevailing climate conditions. Occasionally work must be performed in rail storage yards along active railroad rights of way on bridges and in subways. When working on equipment work space can be confined and the use of flashlights or other supplemental lighting may be required. Ladders and / or work platforms will be required to access certain equipment. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit (20%). The employee is required to stand and walk (70%) and lift climb and bend (10%). Protective clothing eye protection hearing protection dust masks and respirators are provided.

EEO / AA / DVM

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,HVAC / R,Service Technician Experience,Sheet Metal,Schematics,Maintenance,Refrigeration,HVAC Design,Ductwork,Troubleshooting,Air Conditioning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1