Maintenance Technician II (HVAC)

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County General Services Department is seeking a Maintenance Technician II - HVAC to maintain HVAC systems across county government facilities, including the Law Enforcement Detention Center. The role includes preventive maintenance, repairs, and system troubleshooting with building automation programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in HVAC/building trades and a valid driver’s license; CJIS security requirements apply. Mon-Fri schedule 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years in HVAC/building trades.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read plans and follow specifications.
• Willingness to work in CJIS security areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems across Forsyth County facilities.
• Change air filters, belts, and lubricate equipment; clean vents and inspect components.
• Troubleshoot HVAC equipment; charge systems, solder/braze, and use multimeter.
• Calibrate thermostats and navigate building automation programs; inspect residential units.

Skills

Skilled maintenance

Building trades

Plans & specs

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Forsyth County General Services Department is seeking a dedicated and hard working Maintenance Technician II - HVAC. An employee in this position maintains a variety of HVAC systems throughout Forsyth County Government facilities that could also include the Law Enforcement Detention Center.

The work involves preventive maintenance and repairs to the HVAC equipment. Specific examples of work include changing air filters, adjusting and replacing belts on equipment, cleaning vents and lubricating equipment. Troubleshooting to include, charging HVAC equipment, soldering and brazing, troubleshooting equipment with a multi-meter, calibrating and changing t-stat and navigating building automation programs. Complete troubleshooting on residential type HVAC units to include checking for proper supply voltage, checking fuses, belts, dirty coils, rotation of equipment.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to do a variety of skilled maintenance work.
• Considerable knowledge of the materials, tools and methods used in a building trade such ascarpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work or in grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of one or more additional trades.
• Ability to work from plans and specifications.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to oversee the work of others.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Graduation from high school or GED and at least three years of experience in the relevant building trade (HVAC).

A valid driver's license.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

A higher education may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirements.