Electrician AC (HVAC Technician) - Union 90%=$36.23/hr.

This position will be posted from August 31, 2026 to September 14, 2026 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 employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses equipment malfunction and makes appropriate repairs and overhauls heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
2. 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.
3. This individual will be assigned general transit car electrical maintenance and repair duties when required.
4. 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

1. The individual must demonstrate the ability to organize, and analyze complex and diverse information and use same to resolve problems in a timely manner.
2. The individual must pursue training and development opportunities in order to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to share expertise with others.
3. The individual must be able to read, understand written and verbal instructions, speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to demonstrate group presentation skills.
4. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization and externally. The oral skills must be demonstrable in person, on a telephone and with a radio.
5. The individual must display openness to others views, must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building positive team spirit by supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed.
6. The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity and uphold and support organizational values and goals.
7. The individual must follow all organizational policies and procedures.
8. The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.
9. The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance and monitor his or her own work to ensure quality. Individual should always be willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.
10. The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his/her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

 

 

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• The individual must be a high school graduate and have certification of completion of additional vocational/technical training as an HVAC Technician. Ten (10) years of continuous work experience as a HVAC Technician can substitute for the vocational training requirement.

• The position requires four (4) years of experience as an HVAC Technician maintaining, repairing and overhauling rail transit vehicle HVAC systems. Experience in an industrial or commercial HVAC maintenance environment will be accepted as a substitute for rail transit experience.

• The individual must possess a valid US Environmental Protection Agency Type II Certification as required by Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.

• This position requires knowledge of the correct and safe use of the full complement of industrial hand and power tools, measuring devices, gauges, test instruments and material handling equipment needed for electrical and HVAC maintenance work. Material handling equipment can include bridge cranes and fork lift trucks. Use of power cleaning, abrasive cleaning and painting equipment is required. Use of heating equipment may be required to assemble and disassemble components. When required, individuals will be trained before using specialized equipment. The position requires the use of electrical diagnostic instruments and refrigerant handling, reclamation and diagnostic equipment.

• The individual must be able to successfully pass an examination which tests comprehension of the theory of operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License in state of residence.

 

 

 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.

 

DRPA/PATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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