HVAC Lead & Building Automation Specialist

Buncombe County Government; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Government is seeking a Lead HVAC Specialist to perform skilled installation, repair, and maintenance of building automation systems across county facilities. You will supervise a work crew and oversee projects from planning to execution, ensuring energy efficiency and system reliability.

The role requires extensive HVAC experience, licenses, and a strong safety focus, with responsibilities including scheduling, contractor coordination, and capital improvements.

Qualifications

• HVAC knowledge including control systems and equipment.
• Refrigeration theory, methods, and practices.
• Electrical and HVAC methods, code requirements, and safety standards.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• EPA refrigerants certification; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal HVAC team and prioritize projects, tasks, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Supervise or provide lead worker duties for an assigned crew.
• Purchases materials, obtains quotes, or bids as needed according to policy.
• Maintains schedule for deferred and preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment and capital plan.
• Install, replace, service, diagnose, and repair HVAC equipment in county buildings.
• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot computerized controllers for energy efficiency.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical safety

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Supervisory skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Buncombe County Government is seeking a Lead HVAC Specialist to perform skilled installation, repair, and maintenance of building automation systems across county facilities. You will supervise a work crew and oversee projects from planning to execution, ensuring energy efficiency and system reliability.

The role requires extensive HVAC experience, licenses, and a strong safety focus, with responsibilities including scheduling, contractor coordination, and capital improvements.