SENIOR HVAC TECHNICIAN (ALL LEVELS CONSIDERED)

 

THIS RECRUITMENT IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING AND WILL BE USED TO FILL POSITIONS AS THEY BECOME AVALIABLE.  THE HVAC RECRUITMENT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE. 

All experience levels are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Hiring range for a Licensed Senior HVAC Tech position is $54,371.20 - $65,000.00. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 20.

*****Applicants who do not fully meet the requirements for a Senior Level HVAC Technician will be consider at a lower level and pay grade, which is a grade 18, as an HVAC Technician: $49,316.80 - $58,968.00. However, new hires must obtain a universal recovery and recycling certification within 3 months of hire date.  

General Definition of Work:
Performs intermediate to difficult skilled work in the maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration and air handling equipment in County buildings.  Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor and the HVAC Crew Chief.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Troubleshooting, repairing, installing and maintaining refrigeration and air handling equipment; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

* Installs new refrigeration equipment. 

* Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces heating and air conditioning equipment.

* Performs preventive maintenance on refrigeration and air handling equipment.

* Makes adjustments to and/or repairs refrigeration, air handling, air compressors, and pneumatic controls.

* Configures Terminal Equipment Controller. Analyzes and updates temperature output parameters.

* Replaces and/or repairs electrical controls, refrigeration compressor, and evaporator coils.  Reclaims Freon.

* Checks, rewires and replaces electrical components such as conductors, starters, relays, switches, lights, etc.

* Maintains, repairs, and/or rebuilds chilled water, water circulation pumps, pump valves, cooling towers, and air handlers.

* Installs, adjusts and rebuilds pneumatic and electric thermostats.

* Detects and repairs leaks in pipes and valves.

* Completes assigned work orders and necessary work order reports.

* Performs other building maintenance tasks as assigned.

* Performs related tasks as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools and terminology of the mechanical trade; thorough knowledge of the use and characteristics of common refrigeration and air handling materials; thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the trade; skill in the use of tools and equipment; ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications; basic computer skills; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods;  ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to estimate needed materials and time required for various jobs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education and Experience for a Non- Licensed HVAC Tech:

Requires graduation from high school; experience in refrigeration, plumbing, heating or related trade.  Possession or ability to obtain a universal recovery and recycling certification within 3 months is required.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Education and Experience for a Licensed HVAC Tech:  

Requires graduation from high school; considerable experience in refrigeration, plumbing, heating or related trade. Possession or ability to obtain a universal recovery and recycling certification within 3 months is required. Possession of a NC H1, H2, or H3 license or a NC Local Government Heating Technician H1, H2, or H3 license is required for the Senior HVAC Tech.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
 
Classification Note: Reclassification from an HVAC Technician to a Senior HVAC Technician is made once the employee is in possession of the required license.  
 
 Special Requirements:

Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession, or ability to obtain within 3 years, a NC H1, H2, or H3 license or a NC Local Government Heating Technician H1, H2, or H3 license is strongly preferred.  Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.  Some overtime, after hours, holidays, and on-call work is required. 

Physical Requirements:

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

 

 

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. 

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received.  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.   

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.

Salary : $49,317 - $65,000