HVAC Mechanic I na Largo

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

10/25/2025

Salary:

$20.58 hourly rate

Job Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic I performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in City facilities. This role follows safety standards while supporting senior technicians through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation. Key responsibilities include servicing HVAC systems, such as air handlers, chillers, and ductwork, as well as replacing filters and cleaning coils. The mechanic assists in estimating labor and materials, maintains tools and inventory, and ensures compliance with relevant codes. The position requires a commitment to learning, using building automation systems, and interpreting blueprints for diagnostics and repairs, all crucial for maintaining comfort and efficiency in facilities. This position reports to an assigned supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops team members, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical

• Follows directions and supports team safety and productivity goals
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and improving trade skills
• Documents maintenance and repair work, parts used, and system performance
• Provides estimates for time and materials for routine work orders and small projects
• Assists in inventory and upkeep of assigned tools and materials
• Installs, services, and maintains refrigeration and HVAC systems, including air handlers, chillers, rooftop units, ductwork, and ice machines
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC components such as motors, pumps, compressors, thermostats, coils, and electrical controls
• Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, and system schematics to perform diagnostics and repairs
• Replaces filters, belts, refrigerants, and cleans condenser/evaporator coils in accordance with maintenance schedules
• May install refrigerant lines, electrical wiring, and ventilation systems to code
• Uses automated building management systems (BAS) and digital controls for system operation and performance checks
• Cleans and maintains shop, vehicle, electrical equipment, and personal protective equipment

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
• Communicates clearly with supervisors and coworkers to support efficient operations and ensure customer satisfaction

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years of experience as a helper in a skilled trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; or completion of a vocational or apprentice program in plumbing maintenance or installation
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to commit to and continuously practice and demonstrate the City's values for integrity, collaboration, passion, and creativity
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and digital/pneumatic control systems
• Knowledge of tools, materials, safety procedures, and HVAC codes and standards
• Ability to diagnose system malfunctions and perform maintenance and repairs effectively
• Competent in reading technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team under general supervision
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in confined spaces

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 95% inside a climate-controlled building; 5% outside, including driving. Work performed indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, or cold; may involve work in confined spaces, at heights, or around active equipment.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately two (2) hours per day, standing approximately three (3) hours per day, and walking approximately three (3) hours per day. The job also requires frequent: bending/stooping, grasping, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, with occasional: climbing, fine manipulations, pushing, and routinely lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds; the ability to work with arms extended over head or below feet for extended periods of time; the ability to manipulate small objects with hands and fingers. Possess dexterity and agility to work and maneuver in and around equipment, piping, or other tight spaces. Physical requirements are often performed in confined areas, while standing on ladders or other lifting devices, or in excavated and uneven areas. On rare occasions the work requires: crawling, pulling, and lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 45 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation and understand what others are saying in normal conversation and over the noise caused by construction equipment in person or on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and/or fine print. The ability to perform work using tactile sensory skills, without visual observation, of some facet of work.

Driving Requirements: Requires occasional driving and a valid Florida Driver's License.
Technology: The work requires the ability to operate various electronic devices, including telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, and calculators, as well as all associated software. It also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, database applications, internet applications, and database management.

Other Machines and Tools: Operates BAS systems and digital thermostats. Uses refrigerant recovery units, pressure gauges, vacuum pumps, brazing tools, hand tools, power tools, and lift equipment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

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