Maintenance Specialist (HVAC)

Alamance County Government; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision program

Wellness benefits & EAP

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Alamance County Government is seeking a skilled Maintenance Specialist (HVAC) to maintain and repair HVAC systems across county facilities. The role emphasizes multi-trade knowledge, with emphasis on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems, and may involve supervising teams.

The individual will work 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with on-call rotation for evenings/weekends. EPA 608 certification and NC driver's license are preferred, and benefits include health, retirement, and leave

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years of commercial/industrial HVAC maintenance experience.
• EPA Section 608 certification preferred; valid NC driver's license required.
• Must meet Alamance County Vehicle Use Policy and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains varied heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Ensure that all installations are done in accordance with set standards.
• Make sure calibration of thermostats and other system controls are accurately set.
• Performs checks on motors and belts.
• Change filters and replace worn out parts.
• Repairs motors and services to hot water boilers.
• Maintains consistent chemical compositions in equipment.
• Assists in ordering supplies or equipment needed for HVAC maintenance or installation as needed.
• Ensures availability of all necessary items for HVAC related projects.
• Responds to emergency situations on a timely basis.
• Assists with inventory and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Assists in determining condition & lifecycle of HVAC systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Communication-oral

Communication-written

Concentration

Customer oriented

Ethical

Honesty-integrity

Judgment

Multitasker

Problem solving

Relationship building

Safety-minded

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Section 608 Certification

North Carolina Driver's License

Job description

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Specialist (HVAC) performs skilled work involving the maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, and building systems. This position requires knowledge across multiple building trade skills, with a focus on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems. Work may include independent task performance as well as supervision of semi-skilled, unskilled, or skilled employees. The role is evaluated by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Facilities Management Director based on work order completion and equipment condition.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Specialist (HVAC) performs skilled work involving the maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, and building systems. This position requires knowledge across multiple building trade skills, with a focus on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems. Work may include independent task performance as well as supervision of semi-skilled, unskilled, or skilled employees. The role is evaluated by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Facilities Management Director based on work order completion and equipment condition.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

On-Call Duties

Requires participation in a team on-call rotation for evening and weekend emergency coverage, typically averaging one week per month.

Hours

The regular work hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, five days a week (Monday through Friday). Night and weekend work may be required in the event of maintenance needs.

Compensation

The starting salary will be dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains varied heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Ensure that all installations are done in accordance with set standards.
• Make sure calibration of thermostats and other system controls are accurately set.
• Performs checks on motors and belts.
• Change filters and replace worn out parts.
• Repairs motors and services to hot water boilers.
• Maintains consistent chemical compositions in equipment.
• Assists in ordering supplies or equipment needed for HVAC maintenance or installation as needed.
• Ensures availability of all necessary items for HVAC related projects.
• Responds to emergency situations on a timely basis.
• Assists with inventory and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Assists in determining condition & lifecycle of HVAC systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and four (4) years of experience in commercial/industrial HVAC maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications

EPA Section 608 Certification is preferred. Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history as defined by Alamance County Vehicle Use Policy.

Computer Skills

Having functional knowledge of computers is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Concentration, Ability to concentrate on tasks through many distractions.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasker Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands

• Stand F
• Walk F
• Sit O
• Manually Manipulate F
• Reach Outward F
• Reach Above Shoulder F
• Climb O
• Crawl O
• Squat or Kneel O
• Bend F
• Talk/Hear C
• See C
• Taste/Smell O

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs. or less F
• 11-20 lbs. F
• 21-50 lbs. F
• 51-100 lbs. O
• Over 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs. or less F
• 13-25 lbs. F
• 6-40 lbs. F
• 41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Maintenance Garage, Office Environment, Warehouse Environments and Outdoor Environments

Health Insurance

Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.

Dental Benefit

Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.

Vision Insurance

A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Voluntary Benefits

Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Time Off Accruals

Vacation Time

Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.

Sick Time

All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

County Observed Holidays

Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.

Wellness Benefits & Programming

There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded. Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.

Alamance County Employee Health Center

Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available

Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever. Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...) Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider Health Education and Counseling Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate. Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.

Employee Fitness Center

Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.