HVAC Mechanic

Lee County School System; Leesburg (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County School System is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to maintain, repair, fabricate, and install HVAC, refrigeration, and related systems for the district’s facilities in Leesburg, GA.

The role supports Plant Operations and requires EPA 608 certification, a valid GA driver's license, and strong maintenance skills. Applicants should collaborate with staff and adhere to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA Section 608 Certification required.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License required.
• Experience with HVAC systems and refrigeration a plus.
• Ability to work with maintenance staff and school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of maintenance and facilities upkeep.
• Perform and assist with tasks related to maintenance of facilities.
• Climb and work from ladders or elevated platforms.
• Maintain work vehicle and tools in clean, working order.
• Keep accurate daily activity records.
• Clean up work area after completing tasks.
• Be timely and meet attendance standards.
• Communicate with school and department staff.

Skills

HVAC systems

Control systems

Refrigeration knowledge

General maintenance

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Section 608 Certification

Valid Georgia Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for maintenance, repair, fabrication, controls and installation of heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration for Lee County School System. Provide support to plant operations department and mechanics.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Maintain appropriate driving record for insurability
• Must maintain EPA Section 608 Certification

Skills/Special Knowledge:

• Demonstrate aptitude for successfully performing tasks assigned
• Demonstrate ability to work and to get along with people
• General Maintenance Skills
• HVAC systems and control skills
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in all areas of maintenance
• Perform and assist co-workers with task associated with maintenance of facilities
• Climb and work from ladder or elevated platforms
• Maintain work vehicle and tools in clean and good working order
• Maintain accurate record of daily activities
• Clean-up work area after work completed
  

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Be prompt, timely and through in completing assigned task
• Meets attendance standards and complies with departmental rules
• Communicates with school staff and departmental staff
• Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Complies with district policies as well as local, state and federal rules and regulations

SAFETY:

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment
• Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
• Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform duties
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any condition that is not correctable to
  supervisor

OTHER DUTIES:
Performs other assigned duties to support other areas of department during absences or staff shortages

Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff are required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Plant Operations Department and Lee County Board of Education

HVAC Mechanic

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982550
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB TITLE: HVAC Mechanic
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor/ Plant Operations Director
DEPARTMENT: Plant Operations

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for maintenance, repair, fabrication, controls and installation of heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration for Lee County School System. Provide support to plant operations department and mechanics.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Maintain appropriate driving record for insurability
• Must maintain EPA Section 608 Certification

Skills/Special Knowledge:

• Demonstrate aptitude for successfully performing tasks assigned
• Demonstrate ability to work and to get along with people
• General Maintenance Skills
• HVAC systems and control skills
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in all areas of maintenance
• Perform and assist co-workers with task associated with maintenance of facilities
• Climb and work from ladder or elevated platforms
• Maintain work vehicle and tools in clean and good working order
• Maintain accurate record of daily activities
• Clean-up work area after work completed
  

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Be prompt, timely and through in completing assigned task
• Meets attendance standards and complies with departmental rules
• Communicates with school staff and departmental staff
• Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Complies with district policies as well as local, state and federal rules and regulations

SAFETY:

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment
• Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
• Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform duties
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any condition that is not correctable to
  supervisor

OTHER DUTIES:
Performs other assigned duties to support other areas of department during absences or staff shortages

Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff are required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Plant Operations Department and Lee County Board of Education

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Industrial Mechanics

Contact Information

• Dr. David Sims
• 126 Starksville Ave. North
• Leesburg, Georgia 31763
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]