HVAC Technician

Job Summary:

Houston County Inc is seeking a highly skilled HVAC Technician to join our team. As an HVAC Technician, you will be responsible for performing highly skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment in all county buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs general repair and maintenance work on buildings and related systems (e.g., air conditioning, heating, boilers, plumbing, electrical, lighting); repairs/maintains appliances and equipment; inspects buildings and equipment to identify needed repairs.
• Prepares estimates of time, materials and labor required for projects.
• Coordinates departmental projects and activities in conjunction with private contractors, subcontractors, other county departments, outside agencies, and other related parties.
• Performs highly skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment in all county buildings; does related work as required.
• Performs routing and preventive maintenance tasks as needed (e.g., repairing lock systems; changing air filters, cleaning condenser coils; changing light bulbs and ballasts; repairing/replacing door hardware; etc.).
• Test machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations.
• Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools associated with construction, maintenance and repair of county facilities (e.g., motor vehicle, dump truck and other heavy equipment, man lift, bucket lift, HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, exhaust fans, water heater, cement mixer, planer, cutting torch, power saw, skil saw, router, drill, drill press, spray guns, pick axe, shovel, transit, mechanic tools, carpentry tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools, drafting instruments, etc.).
• Determines materials and supplies needed for projects; coordinates availability of necessary materials.
• Maintains inventory of departmental equipment, materials, and supplies; initiates request for new or replacement materials.
• Completes various forms, reports, work orders, or other documents; forwards as appropriate or maintains for reference.
• Receives various reports, forms, diagrams, and other documentation; reviews, processes of forwards as appropriate; maintains documentation for reference.
• Reads/interprets blueprints, architectural plans, construction drawings, and electrical diagrams.
• Creates Maintenance schedules and verify that work has been completed.
• Monitors personnel that perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Creates replacement schedule on current equipment across the County.
• Helps supervisor create and prioritize budget for new and current equipment.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service.
• Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from members of the staff, the public or other individuals.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required, with experience in commercial HVAC repair, with; five years of experience in maintenance, operation and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Three years of experience in general or specialized facilities maintenance/repair work, building construction or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and required to possess and maintain valid Refrigerant Type I certification.