HVAC Technician

City of Gastonia • Gastonia, NC

25d

About The Position

The HVAC Technician provides skilled labor for the installation, operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration equipment, and related systems. The position works independently under limited supervision and reports major activities through periodic meetings with the Field Supervisor.

The technician performs journey-level work on HVAC equipment and systems, tests and troubleshoots controls, and carries out preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. The role also serves as the designated HVAC specialist for specialty call-ins, diagnosing and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems outside regular business hours. Participation in the Building Maintenance Division's after-hours on-call rotation is required. Additional related duties may be assigned.

The position requires an associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training equivalent to two years of college, along with one year of HVAC or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history and H-II certification from the N.C. Plumbing & Heating Board are required and must be maintained. The work involves medium physical exertion, including regularly handling 20–50 pounds and occasionally handling 50–100 pounds, as well as frequent exposure to a variety of workplace hazards and environmental conditions.

The City of Gastonia is an equal opportunity employer that provides reasonable accommodation to qualified people with disabilities and is committed to a professional, respectful, and supportive workplace. Final candidates may be subject to reference checks, a criminal background check, and drug screening; any offer is contingent on satisfactory completion and review.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• One year of HVAC or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess H-II certification from the N.C. Plumbing & Heating Board.
• Ability to perform medium work involving walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects; exert 20–50 pounds of force regularly and 50–100 pounds occasionally.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies to meet the City's business needs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and test electrical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
• Perform journey-level work on HVAC equipment and systems, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, air compressors, heat converters, and building control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, machines, water coolers, air conditioners, and other facility refrigeration equipment.
• Serve as the designated HVAC specialist for specialty call-ins, diagnosing and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems outside regular business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Participate in the Building Maintenance Division's after-hours on-call rotation and respond to specialty HVAC call-outs.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Follow established safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices; wear and maintain required personal protective equipment; and report unsafe conditions, practices, injuries, or illnesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree