Master HVAC Technician *HIRING INCENTIVE*

Description

Hiring incentive up to $6000, depending on qualifications*

Job responsibilities

• Develops and implements preventative maintenance programs for heating and air conditioning equipment in County buildings
• Monitors building automation control systems to ensure employee comfort
• Responds to HVAC service problems, diagnoses and repairs problems
• Installs, programs and repairs building automation control systems
• Maintains computerized log of repairs and maintenance
• Performs scheduled cleaning and servicing on boilers, heating and air conditioning systems, replacing or repairing parts, as appropriate
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs ice machines, water coolers, refrigerators, freezers, vent and exhaust systems, pumps, clothes washers, dryers, gas and electric ranges, etc.
• Fabricates and installs sheet metal transitions and ducts; sizes and locates HVAC systems ducts and registers; calculates and makes adjustments in air balancing; performs necessary repairs to ducts for air balancing such as installing dampers, insulating ducts and adding supply or return registers

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational/technical training in refrigeration and heating trades, and 6 years of experience in residential, commercial, and/or industrial air conditioning and heating work
• Successful completion of a 4-year accredited HVAC apprentice program
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Registered by Commonwealth of Virginia as a Master HVAC Tradesman
• Requires a Master Gas Fitter’s Card
• Requires Type I and Type II Refrigerant Certifications

Supplemental Information

• Thorough knowledge of the common methods, tools, and equipment used in HVAC installation and repair work
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards and occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in performing highly skilled HVAC work
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, sketches, and drawings
• Ability to plan for and estimate time and materials needed for various projects
• Basic knowledge and use of networked and portable computers
• To include software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, asset management and security software programs

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including heating and air conditioning systems, mechanics tools, sheet metal tools, pneumatic tools, amp meters, volt meters, drills, saws, etc.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Work involves a great deal of bending, stooping, standing, and lifting between 50-75 pounds

Supplemental Information

The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.