Salary: $31.24 - $36.76 Hourly
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23 -07409
Department: Public Works
Division: Facility Services
Opening Date: 03/11/2026
Closing Date: 3/25/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
Summary Statement We're looking for an experienced HVAC professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and making a difference. This role involves advanced repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial HVAC systems, along with monitoring building automation and geothermal systems in City facilities and fire stations. You'll work independently, use your expertise every day, and help keep essential community spaces running smoothly.
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today and help keep the city running!Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training - High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 years of experience repairing and maintaining a complex and diverse array of commercial HVAC equipment and systems in a commercial facility environment, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Licensing And Other Requirements - Valid state-issued driver's license.
- Journey-level HVAC license issued by the state of Idaho.
- EPA Universal Refrigerant certification.
Special Requirements Applicants must be able to pass:
- City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
- Driving Record Check
- Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)
Essential Functions Coordinates day-to-day work, delegates tasks and sets deadlines for the assigned team. Provides guidance, direction and support for training and reviews work. Ensures effective collaboration with other teams. Listens to team members' input and feedback and resolves any issues or conflicts.
Performs journey-level installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to commercial and residential HVAC systems and equipment. Utilizes tools of the trade and specialized automated equipment to diagnose and calibrate devices within critical climate systems. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams and HVAC equipment operation manuals.
Trains personnel on maintenance standards and safety procedures for HVAC, mechanical, geothermal and automated systems. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws, as well as follows American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards and operating guidelines and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Maintains detailed maintenance records and energy usage data for multiple equipment and system types.
Monitors and manages all aspects of the building automation systems (BAS) and direct digital controls (DDC). Uses BAS to monitor, record and report on geothermal, electricity, natural gas and water usage. Performs basic BAS programming and works with vendor regarding more complex integration and programming. Creates, updates and archives print and digital control diagrams for HVAC systems and other devices.
Reviews the design, size and layout of HVAC systems for new construction. Assists with the development of bid documents. Provides technical support to engineers on new electrical, HVAC and related system designs. Researches opportunities to maximize building and system energy efficiency as well as the use of renewable and alternative energy sources.
Utilizes computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to create maintenance and preventive maintenance procedures. Assists in material and equipment selection for supply and inventory levels. Assists facility maintenance technicians with maintenance and repair of equipment including priority projects to keep facilities operating within established service parameters.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
RequirementsAdditional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Knowledge of:; appropriate use of pressure gauges, amp probes, charging and recovery equipment, welding equipment, mechanical tools and specialized automated equipment to diagnose and calibrate devices and systems; knowledge of related EPA laws and regulations; electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints reading and interpretation; electrical equipment utilizing 120-, 240-, and 480-volt, single- and three-phase power sources; direct digital control (DDC) systems and building automation systems (BAS); geothermal systems and renewable energy systems; lock out/tag out safety procedures and related occupational hazards and standard safety precautions; and computer usage including related software.
Ability to:; maintain and install HVAC systems; read and interpret monitoring systems for geothermal, heating and cooling systems; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training Eight years of experience repairing and maintaining complex commercial HVAC equipment and systems with five years of experience with BAS.
Working Conditions The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate, occasionally loud and rarely very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals.
This position works: a rotating on call shift, and must report in times of emergencies.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare:
- ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
- Low-cost dental and vision options.
- Post-employment health savings account.
Retirement and Investment Plans:
- PERSI retirement benefits
- 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
- 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
WellBeing Program:
- Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
- Alternative transportation incentives.
Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:
- 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
- 12 paid holidays every year
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 10 weeks Parental Leave
Life & Long Term Disability:
- Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
- Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
Other optional benefits:
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free local bus pass
- Corporate discount programs
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.
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Do you possess a valid state-issued driver's license?
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Are you at least 19 years of age or older?
03
Do you currently hold an EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification?
- Yes
- No
- In progress / scheduled to obtain
04
Which statement best describes your HVAC licensure status?
- I hold a current Journey-level HVAC license issued by the State of Idaho
- I hold a Journey-level HVAC license issued by another state
- I do not currently hold a Journey-level HVAC license but am eligible to obtain one
- I do not hold a Journey-level HVAC license
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Which option best describes your experience repairing and maintaining commercial HVAC equipment in a commercial facility environment?
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- 4-5 years of experience
- 6 or more years of experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling at least 6 years
- I do not have this level of experience
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