Facilities HVAC Technician

Galveston County Human Resources; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County Human Resources seeks an experienced HVAC Technician to maintain county facilities. You will install, repair, and maintain heating and cooling units, perform system inspections, and document service activities for tracking and compliance.

The position requires an HVAC license or certification and a high school diploma or GED. You must be able to work outdoors in varying weather, diagnose malfunctions, and keep accurate maintenance records while ensuring OSHA compliance and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• HVAC license or certification required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain HVAC units.
• Inspect HVAC systems and perform repairs as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance and energy efficiency upgrades.
• Diagnose malfunctions and replace parts.
• Maintain maintenance/service records.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Diagnostics

System inspections

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC equipment use

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this class is to perform specialized skills in the maintenance of county facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains air conditioning and heating units.
• Inspects interior and exterior building HVAC systems and equipment; makes repairs as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance and energy efficiency upgrades.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting system malfunctions, and repairing or replacing parts.
• Inspects and testing HVAC systems and components
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and service to equipment.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and Federal laws (OSHA)
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• HVAC license or certification required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs, and operates tools or equipment.

The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 1

Special Certifications and Licenses:

HVAC license or certification

Department:

Facilities

Salary:

$54,151.00