Lead HVAC Specialist

Buncombe County Government; Asheville (NC); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

HVAC knowledge

Electrical safety

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Supervisory skills

Communication

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

This job posting expires at 11:59PM onNovember 22, 2026.No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM onNovember 22, 2026.

Job Title:Lead HVAC Specialist

Department:General Services

External Hiring Range:$28.58-$33.18

Compensation Grade:2008

Posted Internally and Externally

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled installation, repair, and maintenance of building automation systems including heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems in county buildings and properties, along with responsibility for supervising a work crew.

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

High School diploma or equivalent required with minimum of six (6) years progressively increasing experience in refrigeration, HVAC, and electrical installation and maintenance work, including pneumatic and electrical control work; or equivalent of education and experience.

Additional Training and Experience:

Continuous training and education on various equipment and controls within the HVAC industry. Completion of safety training. Mechanical Contractors licenses for cooling 15 tons and over (H2), and boilers (H1). Fuel Piping Contractors license, preferred.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

Possession of certification as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for handling refrigerants. Mechanical H1 & H2 licenses for heating and cooling. Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs regularly, and over 100lbs occasionally (with assistance). Capable of standing, walking, climbing ladders and stairs, crouching, kneeling, and working in tight or confined spaces. Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments, including extreme temperatures. Must handle tools and equipment safely, maintain balance, perform repetitive motions, and have visual and mental focus.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Lead the internal HVAC team and prioritize projects, tasks, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Supervises or provides lead worker duties for an assigned crew.
• Purchases materials needed as necessary, obtains items from qualified contractors and vendors, or seeks bids or price quotes according to established policy and procedure.
• Maintains schedule for deferred and preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment, along with the capital improvement plan.
• Install, replace, service, diagnose, and repair HVAC equipment in all county buildings.
• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot computerized controllers for the operation and energy efficiency of County.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, and fixtures, including comprehensive knowledge of computerized control systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration theory, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of approved electrical and HVAC methods, practices, code requirements, and safety standards, including those applicable to pipefitting and structural layout.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of electrical and HVAC systems, controls, machinery, and equipment in County buildings and facilities.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of electrical and HVAC work.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of equipment necessary to perform assigned work.
• Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform electrical and HVAC installation and repair tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Ability to read and calculate poundage requirements in relation to voltage.
• Ability to supervise, assist, and advise less-experienced technicians and semi-skilled to unskilled workers.
• Ability to perform manual labor under arduous conditions for extended periods of time as required by work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
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• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee’s unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.