HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic

Salary

$29.55 - $31.03 Hourly

Location

2500 NW 1st Ave Bldg A, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04760

Department

Public Works and Engineering

Division

Facilities Maintenance 44/11401

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

B

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Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job - it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether youre starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

Apply now and join the city that's building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!

General Statement of Job:

Performs skilled technical and mechanical work and is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, equipment; employee is responsible for ensuring all work is performed in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements; work is performed with a considerable amount of independence and may lead and/or instruct unskilled or semiskilled assistants, but confers with supervisor when necessary; work is periodically inspected during progress or upon completion for workmanship and general compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC/Refrigeration Systems, i.e., motors, air compressors, control valves, exhaust fans, air handler units, condenser units, electronic and pneumatic controls, water cooled chillers, air cooled chillers, centrifugal chillers, and cooling towers.
• Constructs, maintains, and installs sheet metal and fiberglass duct work.
• Understands how to work with and program frequency drives.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs energy management wiring and equipment.
• Checks and calibrates electronic, pneumatic, and electric temperature/humidity control systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• May provide 24-hour emergency on-call support.
• Test's refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for refrigerant leaks; Cleans and replaces filters.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs window units, DX split systems and package units.

RELATED TASKS:

• Provides material list.
• Cleans and maintains mechanical rooms and equipment.
• Maintains records and processes work orders.
• Orders parts, supplies and equipment.
• Provides estimates for work being proposed
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the mechanical trade and the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) laws and refrigeration recycling.
• Knowledge in the care and use of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of common hand tools.
• Ability to accurately estimate time, material quantities, and cost.
• Ability to work from sketches, schematics, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to work with building automation systems.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain records and reports.
• Ability to work overtime as directed.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires high school degree or GED equivalent; AND
• Completion of a two (2) year technical/vocational A/C and Refrigeration program with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in industrial/commercial A/C and Refrigeration, OR
• Possession of a Florida County issued Mechanical/HVAC Journeyman Certificate of Competency, OR
• Completion of a four (4) year registered apprenticeship program in A/C and Refrigeration with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in industrial/commercial A/C and Refrigeration.
• Possession of Universal EPA Certification in Transition and Recovery of Refrigerants is required.
• Ability to work a variable five (5) day schedule within a seven (7) day week is required.
• CA or RA - A class A, B, C "air-conditioning contractor" license, OR
• CM or RM - A "mechanical contractor" license is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver's license.
• May be required to obtain a Class A, B or C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) after employment depending on the type of motor equipment used.
• Pursuant to the SEIU collective bargaining agreement, employees must have abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty

Required tools upon employment:

• Screwdriver Set
• 6" Combination wrench
• Vise Grips
• Allen Wrench Set
• 8" Combination Wrench
• Inspector Mirror
• Nut Driver Set
• Hack Saw
• Channel Locks
• 25 ft. tape
• Left hand tin snips
• Diagonal Cutter
• Measure Ductulator
• Right hand tin snips
• Lineman pliers
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Straight tin snips
• Hammer
• Wire Strippers
• Torpedo Level
• 3 lb. Hammer
• 12" Pipe Wrench
• Flaring tool
• Utility Knife
• Open end wrench set
• Tube Cutter
• Flat File
• Round File

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• FDLE/CJIS Criminal History Record Check
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Employment Verification
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical Examination
• Drug and Alcohol Screening

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

SEIU Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Continuous years of service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cignas Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?

• I have used tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.
• I have not used tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

04

Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers license - or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?

• Yes, I have a valid Florida drivers license
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire

05

Do you possess a certificate of completion from a two (2) year vocational/technical school program? NOTE: If yes, then must attach with your application or provide certification number under the licensure/certification section of the application.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you a minimum of four (4) years of experience in industrial/commercial A/C and Refrigeration? NOTE: If yes, you must attach proof of certification with your application or provide the certification number in the licensure/certification section of the application.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a Florida County issued Mechanical/HVAC Journeyman Certificate of Competency? NOTE: If yes, then must attach with your application or provide certification number under the licensure/certification section of the application.

• Yes
• No

08

Have you completed a four (4) year registered apprenticeship program in A/C and Refrigeration? NOTE: If yes, then must attach with your application or provide certification number under the licensure/certification section of the application.

• Yes
• No

09

How many years of experience do you have in industrial/commercial A/C and Refrigeration work?

• I have no previous experience
• 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more

10

Please briefly describe your experience in industrial/commercial A/C and Refrigeration work. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

11

Do you possess a Universal EPA Certification in Transition and Recovery of Refrigerants? NOTE: If yes, then must attach with your application or provide certification number under the licensure/certification section of the application.

• Yes
• No

12

Do you possess a State of Florida CA or RA - A class A, B, C "air-conditioning contractor" license? NOTE: If yes, then must attach with your application or provide certification number under the licensure/certification section of the application.

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess a State of Florida CM or RM - A "mechanical contractor" license? NOTE: If yes, then must attach with your application or provide certification number under the licensure/certification section of the application.

• Yes
• No

14

This position requires ability to work a variable five (5) day schedule within a seven (7) day week is required. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

15

You may be required to obtain an A, B, or C Commercial Drivers License depending on the type of motor equipment used. Are you able to obtain the CDL drivers license?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you possess a valid and current CJIS (NCIC/FCIC) certification?

• Yes
• No

17

If you do not possess a valid and current CJIS (NCIC/FCIC) certification, will you be able to clear a FDLE/CJIS background check and security exam and maintain CJIS certification.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us