Facility Maintenance - HVAC Lead

Allen County Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Lead is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing County-owned HVACR equipment under the direction of the Deputy Supervisor of Outlying Areas and/or the Deputy Supervisor Downtown Area. The position is covered under the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook. The role inspects HVACR equipment for safe, code-compliant operation; performs routine maintenance and repairs; operates and installs refrigeration systems; fabricates and installs ductwork; and cleans and maintains tools and equipment. The work involves complex tasks requiring thorough HVAC knowledge, accuracy, and considerable independence. The HVAC Lead has frequent contact with County employees, outside vendors, and the public. No supervisory duties are assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Specialized training in HVAC and 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 self, coworkers, building personnel, and visitors.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to plan and implement refrigeration installations and maintenance projects.
Ability to use power tools, torches, scales, a Pittsburg machine, and other job-related equipment.
Must pass a Federal background check to gain access to secured buildings.
Ability to meet the stated physical and environmental demands, including frequent lifting of up to 60 pounds and exposure to extreme temperatures and dangerous equipment.

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, including dismantling malfunctioning systems, testing components, 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 tools and equipment used for the work.
Perform other assigned duties, including overtime as required.
Participate in rotational on-call duties.