Facility Maintenance - HVAC Lead

Allen County Government • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • $29

About The Position

Under the direction of the Deputy Supervisor of Outlying Areas and/or Deputy Supervisor Downtown Area, the HVAC Lead is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing County-owned HVACR equipment. The position is covered under the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook. It involves complex work fabricating and installing ductwork, repairing refrigeration systems, and inspecting and maintaining HVACR systems. The role requires thorough HVAC knowledge and a high degree of accuracy, and is performed with considerable independence, sometimes deviating from instructions when prior approval is given. The HVAC Lead has frequent contact with County employees, outside vendors, and the public. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed. Overtime and participation in rotational on-call duties are required. Work involves frequent walking, some standing, frequent lifting of up to 60 pounds, bending, pushing and pulling loads, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, and climbing ladders. The role also requires attention to detail, equipment monitoring, and detailed inspections. The employee is very frequently exposed to extreme temperatures and dangerous equipment and is frequently exposed to chemicals, noise, and noxious odors or fumes. Some typing and proofreading are also required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and specialized HVAC training.
• More than five years of maintenance and HVAC experience.
• Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Duct Systems Supervisor’s License.
• Refrigerant Usage License.
• Valid driver’s license to drive a County vehicle to and from job sites and home.
• Knowledge of refrigeration maintenance and installation operations and the ability to apply appropriate procedures to daily operations.
• Knowledge of codes related to refrigeration and air conditioning units, as well as building, construction, and electrical codes.
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices and procedures and the ability to take precautions to ensure the safety of oneself, coworkers, building personnel, and visitors.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to plan and implement refrigeration installation and maintenance projects.
• Ability to use power tools, torches, scales, a Pittsburg machine, and other job-related equipment.
• Ability to pass a federal background check to gain access to secured buildings.

Nice To Haves

• Aerial Work Platform Safety Course Certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect HVACR equipment for proper operation and safety controls, ensuring performance complies with applicable codes and specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on HVACR units, including changing filters, lubricating units, and replacing belts.
• Operate gas cooling systems to provide refrigeration and air conditioning to buildings.
• Repair refrigeration systems by dismantling malfunctioning systems, testing components with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment, repacking pumps and compressors, cleaning condensers, and replacing worn or defective parts.
• Install refrigeration systems according to blueprints and specifications.
• Pump specified gases and fluids into systems, start and test systems, observe operations, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms and pumps to control fluid pressure and temperature.
• Fabricate and install ductwork.
• Clean and maintain all tools and equipment used.
• Perform other assigned duties, including overtime as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED