TRADESWORKER II - HVAC

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County is seeking a skilled HVAC-focused trades supervisor to lead a crew responsible for maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across county facilities. You will inspect, repair, and monitor HVAC equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate with other trades to resolve complex issues.

The role requires a high school diploma with vocational training and 5 years' related experience, including HVAC expertise and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• HVAC experience is required.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and schematics is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers and ensures priorities are met.
• Performs maintenance tasks in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry as needed.
• Inspects systems and performs preventative maintenance to prevent failures.
• Communicates with supervisor and other departments to resolve issues.
• Ensures safety and proper use of equipment on job sites.

Skills

HVAC experience

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma with vocational training

Job description

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE REAL ESTATE & ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: HVAC

Please refrain from attaching personal and identifiable information: Driver’s License, Photo on Resumes, DD214, Vaccination cards, etc

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma with vocational training required; supplemented by five years of experience in carpentry, electrical wiring, HVAC, electronic systems, plumbing, welding, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. HVAC experience is required for this position. Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

Specific License or Certification Required
Must be licensed or possess industrial and commercial certification in the assigned field and possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Able to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and schematics helpful.

Veterans’ Preference
Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure.

Examination
The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analyzing the application. An application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/coursework used to qualify for this position.

Performs operational duties related to repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at County governmental facilities. Responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and monitoring HVAC systems; operating recovery equipment; and performing preventative maintenance.

Purpose Of Classification
The purpose of this classification is to lead a team of skilled trades workers performing day-to-day maintenance of County buildings and facilities.

Essential Functions
Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Completes daily facility maintenance tasks in an assigned field, such as carpentry, welding, HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing.
Places, installs, and tests equipment to ensure equipment is secure and functioning properly, then reports to Trades Supervisor results; acts as Trades Supervisor in their absence.
Answers questions or helps troubleshoot issues with customers and other departments.
Inspects systems and performs preventative maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, re-calibrating, and repairing, when needed.
Maintains team equipment to ensure staff has the necessary equipment to complete any job; acts as safety monitor on job sites for the team.
Ensures all work is completed properly and in a timely manner; notates work orders with details about how work was completed and materials used.

Additional Functions
Collects quotes from outside vendors.
The use of large equipment, such as a bucket lift, may be necessary for certain jobs.
On-call work may be needed due to work schedules and demands of daily business.
May make recommendations to customers on what equipment may need to be procured.
Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service:

Leadership Under Pressure
Quickly identifies critical HVAC issues that impact safety, comfort, or operations; directs junior staff or contractors during high-pressure repair situations; demonstrates steady, dependable leadership when systems fail or deadlines tighten.

Operational Planning and Execution
Plans and executes routine HVAC inspections to prevent breakdowns; organizes tasks, tracks progress, and ensures timely completion of service requests; evaluates HVAC efficiency and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving
Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and airflow issues quickly and accurately; finds practical fixes when parts are unavailable or conditions are challenging; adapts to updated HVAC systems, smart controls, and energy-efficient equipment.

Team Cohesion and Communication
Explains HVAC issues and repair steps to supervisors, coworkers, and non-technical staff; works with electricians, plumbers, and other trades to resolve multi-system problems; provides guidance on safe practices, diagnostic methods, and equipment handling.

Safety and Risk Awareness
Identifies risks such as refrigerant leaks, electrical hazards, and poor ventilation; uses ladders, power tools, and refrigerant equipment safely and responsibly; responds appropriately to overheating units, smoke, or system shutdowns.

Technical and Equipment Proficiency
Understands heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems across multiple building types; uses gauges, meters, leak detectors, and digital controls effectively; performs component replacement, wiring repairs, motor servicing, and airflow adjustments; equipment installation and calibration - installs units, calibrates thermostats, and ensures systems operate within specifications.

Performance Aptitudes
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction
Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization
Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.

Verbal Aptitude
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning
Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.