HVAC Controls Tech or HVAC Controls Tech Senior

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Merit
Job Number: 23-01698
Department: Department of Support Services
Opening Date: 05/08/2023
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Class Summary
The HVAC team that is responsible for operations, troubleshooting and repair of complex commercial equipment, such as Chillers, Boilers, VRF, water source heat pumps, and cooling towers. The department is looking to fill the two position levels: HVAC Controls Tech and HVAC Controls Tech Senior. Below is the detailed information for each level.
Job Description - HVAC Controls TechThis position is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of HVAC systems and equipment.
Essential Duties

• Performs the installation, maintenance, tests, and repairs of building automation systems
• Investigates malfunctioning HVAC equipment and systems to determine the cause of the problem and to determine the proper repair solutions
• Designs, fabricates, and installs customized HVAC systems
• Responds to emergency calls for various types of HVAC failures
• Prepares records and reports
• Assesses and replenishing inventory on HVAC equipment and materials
• Performs other duties of similar nature or level

Grade & Salary
The grade for this position is B25(3). The salary begins at $54,803 and will be commensurate with years of experience and trades license.
Minimum Qualifications - HVAC Controls Tech

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible residential or commercial experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Valid driver's license
• Georgia State Conditioned Air Contractor Class I License (restricted)
• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical requirements, click here.
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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Job Description - HVAC Controls Tech SeniorThis position is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of moderate to complex HVAC systems and equipment.
Essential Duties

• May serve as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work; and providing direction
• Trains new employee
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs to all levels of HVAC systems including Building Automation Control Systems and overseeing service contractors.
• Investigates malfunctioning HVAC equipment and systems to determine the cause of the problem, proper repair solutions, and implements solutions including time and cost estimates
• Designs, fabricates, and installs customized HVAC systems
• Researches and provides recommendations on new technologies and equipment
• Responds to emergency calls for various types of HVAC failures
• Prepares records and reports
• Assesses and replenishing inventory on HVAC equipment and materials
• Provides input for annual budget preparation

Grade & Salary
The grade for this position is C41(3). The salary begins at $59,601 and will commensurate with years of experience and trades license.Minimum Qualifications - HVAC Controls Tech Senior

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible residential or commercial experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Valid driver's license
• Georgia State Conditioned Air Contractor Class II License (unrestricted)
• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical requirements, click here.
Effective 4/11/2023, these positions are eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Additional Information
Department of Support Services
The Support Services team manages the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities; manages the acquisition and disposal of real property and right-of-way; supports the delivery of essential services through the purchase and maintenance of the County's fleet and the purchase and dispensing of fuel; manages residential solid waste contracts; manages cafeteria and food service contracts; and provides records management services, mail services, housekeeping services, and grounds services to support County operations.
For more information about this department, click here.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
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Do you have a Georgia Class I Restricted certification?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a Georgia Class II Unrestricted License?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of commercial HVAC experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

04
Describe your commercial HVAC experience to include the types of HVAC commercial equipment you have serviced and repaired. If none, please type N/A.
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How many years of residential HVAC experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

06
Describe your residential HVAC experience. If none, please type N/A
07
Are you available to work overtime and varying shifts as needed?

• Yes
• No

08
Describe your troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities to include the type of equipment you have the most experience with.
Required Question