HVAC Technician I

About the role

The City of Dayton Public Works Department is seeking an HVAC Technician I to perform semi‑skilled maintenance and repair on its building systems. This entry‑level position supports heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning, electrical, and plumbing equipment across municipal facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, install, and repair boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related HVAC equipment.
• Clean and replace filters, coils, and valves; test and adjust mechanical components.
• Perform basic electrical tasks, including soldering, brazing, and circuit troubleshooting, under supervision.
• Execute plumbing repairs associated with HVAC systems.
• Use building automation control software for diagnostics, energy management, and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate service records, inventories, and coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Assist senior technicians and electricians as needed.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and HVAC apprenticeship or trade certification.
• Minimum three years of experience in commercial/industrial HVAC repair, operation, installation, or maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• EPA CFC Universal Certificate at time of appointment.
• Current City of Dayton civil service employee in a qualifying pay grade with at least six months continuous service (for promotional applicants).

Required skills

• HVAC maintenance and repair
• Boiler and chiller servicing
• Cooling tower operation
• Pump maintenance
• Filter, coil, and valve servicing
• Heat pump and geothermal system knowledge
• Plumbing repair
• Electrical troubleshooting, soldering, brazing
• Building automation control software

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage of $28.11
• Full‑time permanent civil service position
• Opportunities for advancement within the City’s Public Works department
• Comprehensive benefits package