HVAC Building Automation Technician

Sarasota County; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking an on-site Facilities Technician to assist Skilled Trades II staff with HVAC, Life Safety, and general maintenance across County facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with repairs, and work directly with vendors servicing critical systems, contributing to safe and efficient buildings.

The role offers regular day hours, on-call rotation for emergencies, and comprehensive benefits. A valid Florida Driver's License and HVAC experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in HVAC trades are required.
• Valid Florida Driver's License is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Skilled Trades II workers with repairs and maintenance to HVAC, Life Safety, and general maintenance items.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned equipment and systems.
• Maintain and investigate minor repairs of multiple building systems in support of, or with, Skilled Trades II workers, or as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

HVAC trade

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Job description

Department: General Services Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Keep it cool. Keep it safe. Keep it running. Do you enjoy hands-on work and being part of a team that keeps facilities operating safely and efficiently? Join our team and support HVAC and Life Safety services across County facilities. You'll perform hands-on maintenance, assist experienced trades professionals with skilled work, and work directly with vendors servicing critical systems and equipment. Build your skills, gain valuable experience, and make an impact behind the scenes every day. Grow your career with Sarasota County Government.

About This Role

Assist Skilled Trades II workers or Compliance/Technical Maintenance Specialists with repairs/maintenance to different building systems including HVAC, Life Safety, and other general maintenance items Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned or designated equipment and systems Maintain and investigate minor repairs of multiple building systems in support of, or with, Skilled Trades II workers, or as assigned by Supervisor.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *Participates in on-call rotation for any emergencies (with emergencies typically only occurring 2-3 times per year)

Provided with this position: Tools, full uniform, steel-toed shoes, all necessary safety equipment (PPE), County-issued phone, County-issued vehicle, and a laptop while at work.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in HVAC trade
• Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

CJIS Clearance: **The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Pay and Benefits

Starting Pay: $20.10 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

For more information about employee benefits, visit SCGov.net for additional information.

Required Documents

• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.)
• U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)

Company Culture and Inclusion

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone.

Sarasota County - Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play! Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work! We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan. US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.

We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota!