HVAC Trades Specialist: Maintenance & Building Systems

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County seeks an intermediate level Trades Specialist to maintain HVAC systems across 50+ County properties, including the Law Enforcement Detention Center and parks facilities. Primary duties include preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment.

Requires high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of HVAC maintenance, valid NC driver’s license, ability to read blueprints, and knowledge of building automation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years HVAC maintenance experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of HVAC vocabulary and building automation programs.
• Ability to perform manual labor and operate HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs general HVAC components.
• Troubleshoot residential HVAC units (voltage, fuses, belts, coils).
• Repair/replace components (motors, compressors, capacitors, pumps, belts).
• Calibrates pneumatic thermostats.
• Performs preventive maintenance and navigates Building Automation systems.
• Processes daily work orders and escorts contractors at Forsyth County facilities.
• Assists in special projects (pumps, compressor changes, after-hours maintenance).
• Supports Skilled Trades Specialists.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Building trades

Plan interpretation

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forsyth County seeks an intermediate level Trades Specialist to maintain HVAC systems across 50+ County properties, including the Law Enforcement Detention Center and parks facilities. Primary duties include preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment.

Requires high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of HVAC maintenance, valid NC driver’s license, ability to read blueprints, and knowledge of building automation.