Facilities HVAC Technician

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to maintain and repair county facilities’ heating and air conditioning systems. You will install, inspect, and service HVAC equipment, and perform energy efficiency upgrades to reduce costs.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and an HVAC license or certification, with strong troubleshooting skills. This full-time on-site role requires compliance with OSHA and related safety standards, with the Facilities Department

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent. HVAC license or certification required.
• HVAC license or certification is mandatory for employment.

Responsibilities

• 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) and performs related work as assigned.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

System inspection

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

HVAC license or certification

Job description

General Description

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources.

Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County. The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavor. We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.