Building Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC

Building Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC

Salary

$61,678.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

27117E

Division

Parks

Department

PAR Facility Repair Sessions

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Building Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC position is located with the Parks & Recreation Department and is responsible for installing and performing a wide variety of maintenance, repair and alteration work on a building's various fixtures, electrical switches and systems related to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and a variety of building and environmental controls. Some overtime and weekend work may be required.

Metro's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 189 parks and 110 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Typical Duties

• Install, and/or make alterations as directed to HVAC, Environmental, and Mechanical systems, Some Lighting and Plumbing etc.
• Assist as directed in the repair and maintenance of various environmental and mechanical systems, such as but not limited to circulation pumps, motors, heat exchangers and compressors, within approved guidelines at all Park & Recreation facilities
• May perform preventative maintenance on HVAC, environmental, and mechanical systems, including but not limited to replacing and/or cleaning filters, cleaning and/or repairing vents and ducts, testing and/or replacing thermostats.
• Maintain current knowledge of codes, regulations, etc.
• Maintain simple work records and logs.
• Operate Aerial Lifts.
• Visit various sites to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, transport materials as needed for job, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of skilled maintenance and/or repair work on electrical, environmental, or mechanical building systems.

OR

Eight (8) years facility maintenance experience in Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and successful completion of safety training.

No Substitution

LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid Driver License

EPA Universal Certification (HVAC-R)

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience and general knowledge of electrical and electronics to safely and efficiently install and repair these systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Do you have a valid Driver License?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

Indicate your experience.

• No Experience
• Two (2) or more years of skilled maintenance and/or repair work on electrical, environmental, or mechanical building systems.
• Eight (8) years facility maintenance experience in Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and successful completion of safety training.

04

Please describe your experience in skilled maintenance and/or repair work on electrical, environmental, or mechanical building systems. If no experience, please type "N/A"

05

Do you have an EPA Universal Certification (HVAC-R)

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your experience and general knowledge of electrical and electronics to safely and efficiently install and repair these systems. If no experience, please type "N/A"

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities