HVAC / Refrigeration Technician

Summary Statement

A class incumbent is involved in advanced heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work installing, repairing, replacing and maintaining system components in various structures throughout the state and has credentials to service these systems according to federal law.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Identifies and diagnoses malfunctioning systems to include air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, boilers, heat pumps, environmental units and related electrical components. Repairs and replaces systems to comply with federal, State, ASHRAE standards and the National Electrical Code.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on complex HVAC / R systems and determines the need for repair and / or replacement of system components to include mechanical, electrical and / or fluid.
• Oversees the work of certified / skilled mechanics or HVAC / R apprentices in the performance of maintenance, repair and servicing of HVAC / R equipment.
• Diagrams mechanical, electrical and structural modifications to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Interprets various diagrams, blue prints and layouts.
• Identifies and recommends the use of contractors when resources are limited.
• Estimates time and materials required to complete a variety of repair and replacement projects.
• Maintains records of work performed, materials used, time spent on assignments, and refrigerant used logs in accordance with established procedures and federal law.
• Operates various electrical meters and testers, humidity recorders, leak testing equipment, refrigeration gauges, temperature recorders, torches, recovery units, vacuum pumps and micron meter and related testing and repair devices.
• Requisitions supplies, materials and labor.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for HVAC / Refrigeration Technician Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before February 10, 2025 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Pre-employment Drug Testing : Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check :  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Functional Capability Evaluation : Upon a conditional offer, you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of the position.

All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position which is located at and the file is named HVAC / Refrigeration Technician - OMB - Division of Facilities Management.

Benefits