Listing Summary

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/semi-skilled commercial craftsman-level work involving commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment for County owned buildings and to provide technical support and training to other in-house technicians and contractors.

Job Summary:

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Performs skilled/semi-skilled commercial craftsman-level work involving commercial HVAC systems for County buildings, equipment, and related facilities.
 
Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs commercial HVAC systems by utilizing a variety of testing devices and equipment to include HVAC manifold gages, amp meters, flow meters, CO & O2 monitors, infrared thermometers & scanners, multimeters, temperature and humidity monitors.
 
Replaces or repairs existing HVAC systems and equipment in accordance with local and international standards, codes, and regulations under the supervision of a licensed HVAC Technician.
 
Reads, reviews and interprets HVAC blueprints and schematics. 
 
Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC systems such as servicing, lubricating, adjusting and replacing parts.
 
Maintains tools and equipment and keeps HVAC supplies and parts in order.
 
Ensures that operation, repair, maintenance, and installation of HVAC systems and devices are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
 
Responds to work orders or work requests to conduct various installation, repair, or maintenance projects as assigned; calculates/estimates time and material needed to complete projects; plans work activities to minimize down time in offices or other work areas; conducts maintenance inspections of the HVAC systems in buildings, equipment, and facilities to identify necessary repairs; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations to supervisor; responds to emergency situations.
 
Monitors inventory levels of department equipment, tools, chemicals, supplies, and other materials; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; picks up supplies as needed.
 
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities, which may include a utility truck, welder, torch, generator, HVAC tools and test equipment, ladder, or two-way radio.
 
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, and cleaning shop; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
 
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
 
Maintains accurate records of equipment maintenance activities.
 
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work requests, purchase requests, supply requests, maintenance records, diagrams, construction drawings, or other documents.
 
Notifies supervisor of situations involving mechanical problems, low inventory levels, or other issues requiring attention.
 
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, community service workers, inmate workers, contractors/subcontractors, utility companies, vendors/suppliers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
 
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new methods, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
 
 
Performs special projects; On call rotation, responds to after-hours calls or emergency situations as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
 
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
 
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
 
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in commercial and industrial HVAC systems; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training that includes HVAC systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid EPA Universal Certification or obtain certifications within 6 months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.