Senior Trades Worker

Salary: $22.11 Hourly
Location : Daytona Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00408
Department: Business Services
Division: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Senior Trades Worker-HVAC Technician for our Facility Management Department. The candidate must work at a journeyman level to do troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repair of commercial and residential heating and air conditioning equipment as well as exhaust fans with little or no supervision. Must understand building automation systems and how to remotely set and adjust temperatures, schedules, air flow, etc. Must possess excellent customer service skills.
CANDIDATES PLEASE, NOTE:

• Candidate must be willing to respond to emergencies outside normal working hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Diagnoses complex heating and air conditioning issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance on various types of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
• Repairs and replaces components of various types of HVAC equipment.
• Performs installation of various types and sizes of HVAC equipment.
• Installs, repairs and troubleshoots low voltage circuits within the HVAC equipment.
• Installs, repairs and troubleshoots high voltage circuits within the HVAC equipment.
• Adheres to blueprints and specifications when installing equipment, ensuring proper placement and functionality.
• Inspects and tests equipment and systems to identify potential problems and ensure they are operating efficiently.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance and repairs of HVAC equipment.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or possession of GED and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with HVAC commercial service in maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment at a journeyman level.

A comparable amount of education, training and experience may be substituted for minimum qualifications.

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.

Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, must possess current EPA Refrigerant Recovery and Transition Certification and will possess a HVAC Technical School diploma/degree and at least five (5) years of experience working as a service technician at a journeyman level. Also, candidates will have experience with computerized building automation systems (Direct digital Controls) and Variable Air Volume (VAV's) air distribution systems. Candidates that have HVAC North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification(s) is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; including different types of equipment, their functions, and how they interact.
• Knowledge of refrigeration cycles, refrigerants, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, circuits, and components.
• Knowledge of building automation systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, including tools, equipment and techniques for installation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols when working with HVAC equipment, including handling refrigerants and working with electricity.
• Knowledge of all tools, meters, gauges, and test equipment required for service, installation and repair of HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics to plan installations, identify components, and ensure proper system design.
• Ability to diagnose problems in HVAC systems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.

• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend work orders, safety instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets

(MSDS) sheets, maps, blueprints, mechanical drawings, instructions, procedures, and memos. Ability to do simple math, email, and compose simple sentences. Ability to relay information, data and details to others.

Physical Demands: Medium to heavy work. Ability to see, hear, stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, lift, push, grasp, pull, reach overhead, carry up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity (color acuity and depth perception) is necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.

Environmental Demands: Work inside of buildings, outdoors, and on rooftops of buildings. May also be required to work in extreme outdoor heat, high humidity, rain, cold weather, loud environments, near chemicals, dust, and fumes. May also be required to work in areas that have poor ventilation and lighting. May be required to work in confined spaces.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
01

NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a current Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with HVAC commercial service in maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment at a journeyman level?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please indicate the following:(1) the number of years,(2) position title(3) brief description of your experience and(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
07

Do you possess a current EPA Refrigerant Recovery and Transition Certification?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have HVAC Technical School diploma/degree?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience with computerized building automation systems (Direct digital Controls)?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
11

Do you have experience with Variable Air Volume (VAV's) air distribution systems?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
13

Do you have a HVAC North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification(s)?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No

15

Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed.com
• Orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other

16

If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
Required Question

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