HVAC Technician

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

13d

About The Position

Performs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) installation, maintenance, and repairs in County buildings and facilities. This is a safety-sensitive classification subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

The role inspects HVAC systems and equipment, performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots malfunctions, and completes repairs. It also monitors new HVAC system construction and installation for compliance with plans, drawings, specifications, and codes. The technician determines project material needs, provides cost projections as requested, gathers tools and supplies, monitors inventory, and orders materials as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational or technical training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration or a related field.
• Three years of experience in the commercial HVAC trade or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Possess and maintain an Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Handling license.
• Obtain a Georgia Conditioned Air license within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect HVAC systems and equipment to verify proper operation; check air handlers and electrical and mechanical components; identify problems and needed repairs or maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including obtaining electrical readings, replacing air filters, cleaning condenser and evaporator coils, checking refrigerant pressures and temperatures, determining refrigerant charge, and inspecting gas and electrical connections for tightness and safety.
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems, conduct diagnostic testing, identify causes of malfunctions, and perform necessary repairs.
• Monitor construction and installation of new HVAC systems for compliance with plans, drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Determine material needs and provide cost projections as requested.
• Gather equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; monitor inventory; and order new or replacement materials as required.

What This Job Offers

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