Hvac Technician

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and overhauls HVAC systems and equipment in County buildings and facilities; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems and equipment malfunctions of a variety of systems and equipment, including but not limited to chillers, chilled water hydronic loops, packaged system, split systems, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, commercial appliances, exhaust fans, server rack cooling systems, building automation system, and related software.
• Inspects and monitors HVAC systems and equipment; performs scheduled preventative maintenance; adjusts, calibrates, or replaces sensors, thermostats, and actuators; and re-engineers outdated and obsolete systems for continued operation.
• Monitors and maintains building automation systems; updates software and network configurations; calibrates and configures sensors, modules, actuators, and other devices; programs operations; and backs up programming and configuration data.
• Installs energy efficient controls and equipment; installs and maintains equipment; and re-engineers existing equipment for energy efficiency.
• Assists in related department activities such as purchasing materials and supplies, researching vendors to aid in selection of equipment, recording maintenance logs, and maintaining equipment records.
• Conducts research and makes recommendations regarding new and emerging trends and technologies in the industry.
• Responds to emergency calls and after hours calls.
• Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters, and electronic correspondence, interaction with vendors, and communication through telephone and meetings.
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by vocational or technical training in HVAC installation, maintenance and repair.
• Five (5) years of experience in HVAC installation, maintenance and repair
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience.

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain within six (6) months of position assignment:
  1. Maintain HVAC Universal Certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Depending on position assignment:
  1. If assigned to work within the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office/Justice Center/Jail additional background checks will be required:
  2. Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)
  3. FALCON Integrated Criminal History System

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of the air conditioning/refrigeration, electrical, or plumbing trade, including HVACR.
• Knowledge of Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) HVACR controls (pneumatic, electric and electronic).
• Knowledge of chilled water systems, ice bank systems, centrifugal chillers, screw chillers, scroll chillers, and reciprocating chillers, including cooling towers.
• Knowledge and experience in electronic troubleshooting.
• Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications, including applicable HVACR control software applications.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to work around high voltage, high-pressure gasses, high temperature brazing and welding, and high noise levels in machine rooms.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.