Environmental Technician, Corrections

Franklin County Department of Human Resources; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County 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 ensures proper operation of domestic water systems and water treatment for heating and cooling.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordinating with outside contractors. A high school diploma or GED with HVAC training and EPA Universal Certification are required, along

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with HVAC training, plus hands-on experience in HVAC systems.
• EPA Universal Certification is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, air handlers, and water lines and pumps.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to trouble reports based on priority.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls and refrigeration systems; inspect and record readings.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Boilers

Chillers

Electrical controls

Water treatment

Education

High School diploma or GED with HVAC vocational training

3 years of experience with HVAC systems

EPA Universal 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.