HVAC Technician II

City of Athens, GA • Athens, GA

253d • $45,297 - $53,959

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, equipment, and components in unified government buildings. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing all HVAC services, calculating heat gains/losses, designing duct units, inspecting HVAC for code compliance, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical diploma in related discipline with five years of HVAC experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have or be able to obtain Refrigeration Reclaim and Recovery Certification, a Class II Unrestricted HVAC License within one year of date of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a Certificate of Authority from the Georgia Department of Labor to install and maintain low and high-pressure boiler vessels within six months of obtaining HVAC license.
• Criminal background must indicate eligibility for the supervision of inmates.
• Must obtain security training for the supervision of inmate workers as set forth by the Georgia Department of Corrections Standard Operating Procedures within six months of date of hire or first available opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• Some supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects units for defective parts and diagnoses malfunctions; repairs or replaces all system components.
• Conducts preventive maintenance checks on electrical controls, bearings, motors, compressors, refrigeration systems, cooling towers, chillers, and pneumatic controls.
• Installs new and replacement air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems and equipment.
• Calculates heat gain/loss amounts; designs duct systems to install new HVAC equipment and systems using conventional and computerized methods.
• Inspects heating and air-conditioning equipment for code compliance; performs preventive maintenance for all equipment; maintains related records; files reports for assigned work.
• Orders heating and air-conditioning parts and supplies within guidelines of the Athens-Clarke County purchasing policies.
• Connects unit components and air controls to control panels and power sources; adjusts pressure and vacuum gauges as necessary.
• Installs air and water filters in completed work.
• Cuts, threads, and joins pipes; tests joints and connections for gas leaks; runs condensation drains for HVAC cooling equipment.
• Responds to emergency service requests as a participant in division's on-call program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Pay grade: 115; $45,297 - $53,959 depending on qualifications.
• Safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees