HVAC Technician

About the Department

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM. YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY. OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Under limited supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings and facilities, with particular emphasis on heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems installation and repair. Work involves performing preventive maintenance on all heat and air units, and installing and maintaining new units; and performing or assisting work in such building trades as electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry. This position is responsible for performing a variety of equipment maintenance tasks for the Department. Employee reports to the Facility Maintenance Field Supervisor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY.

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assumes primary responsibility for installing, monitoring, servicing, and repairing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in County buildings and facilities, including air handler units, chillers, air conditioning units, boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, hot water pumps, ventilation equipment etc.; calibrates electronic and pneumatic controls; checks thermostats, changes belts, bearings, motors, filters, air dryers, and compressors; cleans coils; implements and schedules maintenance on heating and cooling equipment; performs electrical work as required, including pulling new wires, rewiring heating and air conditioning systems and thermostat locations. Services, repairs, and maintains ice machines, commercial/residential refrigerators, freezers, etc. Orders and purchases supplies and materials as required by jobs. Works with outside HVAC contractors to facilitate repairs. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: Performs essential HVAC related work and assist with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks, as assigned. Performs other related work as required including yard maintenance, storm clean up including the removal of snow and other tasks as needed to assist the department in completing assigned duties. Performs Road Sign maintenance, as needed Participates in On-Call (after-hours) rotation, which involves reporting to any emergency calls needed after normal operating hours and weekends, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assumes primary responsibility for installing, monitoring, servicing, and repairing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in County buildings and facilities, including air handler units, chillers, air conditioning units, boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, hot water pumps, ventilation equipment etc.; calibrates electronic and pneumatic controls; checks thermostats, changes belts, bearings, motors, filters, air dryers, and compressors; cleans coils; implements and schedules maintenance on heating and cooling equipment; performs electrical work as required, including pulling new wires, rewiring heating and air conditioning systems and thermostat locations. Services, repairs, and maintains ice machines, commercial/residential refrigerators, freezers, etc. Orders and purchases supplies and materials as required by jobs. Works with outside HVAC contractors to facilitate repairs.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs essential HVAC related work and assist with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks, as assigned.

Performs other related work as required including yard maintenance, storm clean up including the removal of snow and other tasks as needed to assist the department in completing assigned duties.

Performs Road Sign maintenance, as needed

Participates in On-Call (after-hours) rotation, which involves reporting to any emergency calls needed after normal operating hours and weekends, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”: Graduation from High School and five (5) years of experience in construction trades or building maintenance work, with emphasis on heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”: Possession of a valid NC Driver’s License. Possession of Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certification required. Possession of a North Carolina HVAC Contractor’s License is preferred OR must be obtained within one year of employment. “PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS: NONE

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:

Graduation from High School and five (5) years of experience in construction trades or building maintenance work, with emphasis on heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”:

Possession of a valid NC Driver’s License.

Possession of Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certification required.

Possession of a North Carolina HVAC Contractor’s License is preferred OR must be obtained within one year of employment.

“PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS: NONE

Benefits

• Free Medical (wellness program compliance) • Free Vision and Dental (low plan Employee only) • 401(k)/457 (5% gross pay contributed by employer to 401(k) • Vacation, Sick Leave • Excellent Retirement Plan with Retiree Health Insurance Stipend • Apprenticeship Opportunities Available • On-Site Employee Wellness Clinic • Employer Provided Life Insurance • Up to $600.00 Annual Wellness Incentive • $2,500 Sign on Bonus (full time employee) • $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (full time) • $250.00 Employee Referral Bonus (part time) • Free Medical (wellness program compliance) • Free Vision and Dental (low plan Employee only) • 401(k)/457 (5% gross pay contributed by employer to 401(k) • Vacation, Sick Leave • Excellent Retirement Plan with Retiree Health Insurance Stipend • Apprenticeship Opportunities Available • On-Site Employee Wellness Clinic • Employer Provided Life Insurance • Up to $600.00 Annual Wellness Incentive • $2,500 Sign on Bonus (full time employee) • $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (full time) • $250.00 Employee Referral Bonus (part time)

Supplemental Questions

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Not Applicable
• Yes
• No

Required Question

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