Environmental Technician, Corrections

Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources is seeking an Environmental Technician to repair and maintain HVAC systems, including boilers, chillers, air handlers, and water lines. The role also covers drinking water system maintenance and EPA-compliant reporting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with HVAC training and at least three years of relevant experience; a valid Ohio driver’s license and Universal EPA certification are required to perform inspections and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational/technical training in HVAC and three (3) years of experience with HVAC systems.
• Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Universal EPA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, air handlers, and water lines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to trouble reports.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls and refrigerant systems.
• Perform boiler safety checks and inspect for inspections.
• Assist with inventory control, records, and daily work reports.
• Escort outside contractors and coordinate with PFM staff.

Skills

HVAC systems

Boilers

Chillers

Electrical controls

Pumps

Water treatment

Troubleshooting

Refrigerant recovery

Education

High School diploma or GED with HVAC training

Tools

Universal EPA certification

Job description

The primary purpose of the Environmental Technician classification is to repair and maintain HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, air handlers, VMA's, and water lines and pumps (including rooftop units). Maintain the county's domestic drinking water system.

• Perform preventative maintenance repairs (e.g., drinking water systems, boilers, chillers, air handlers, VMA's water lines, water filtration and pumps).
• Respond to trouble reports based in hot/cold priority.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with electrical controls, refrigeration systems and pressurized hydronic systems.
• Perform flame checks on burners and install new duct work, pneumatics, plumbing, electric and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain proper water treatment for heating and cooling systems.
• Perform boiler safety checks.
• Maintain and clean steam and water boilers for inspections.
• Reclaim and recover refrigerant according to EPA guidelines.
• Monitor daily operation of HVAC system and inspect and record equipment readings.
• Assist with inventory control, maintenance of reports and records according to EPA guidelines, and preparation of daily work reports.
• Order parts and provide approved purchase order numbers to correct vendors.
• Assist PFM staff in coordinating, overseeing, and working with outside contractors.
• Escort outside contractors to work sites, as needed.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational/technical training in HVAC and three (3) years of experience with HVAC systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and a Universal EPA certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.