HVAC Controls Tech

This class is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of moderate to complex HVAC systems and equipment. This position is considered as safety sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing, and public safety background investigation with fingerprinting in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• May serve as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
• Trains new employees.
• Performs the installation, maintenance, testing, and repairing of building automation systems.
• Observes and coordinates with contractors for installations, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Investigates malfunctioning HVAC equipment and systems to determine the cause of the problem, determines the proper repair solutions, and implements solutions, including time and cost estimates.
• Designs, fabricates, and installs customized HVAC systems.
• Researches and provides recommendations on new technologies and equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls for various types of HVAC failures.
• Prepares records and reports.
• Assesses and replenishes inventory on HVAC equipment and materials.
• Provides input for annual budget preparation.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience (positions in this class require):

High School Diploma, or G.E.D.; six years of progressively responsible residential and commercial experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require):

• Valid Driver's License from state of residency.
• Georgia State Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (unrestricted) license.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

• HVAC theories, principles, and procedures;
• Building automation systems, HVAC, electrical concepts, and building operations;
• Methods, practices, materials, machines, and tools used in the HVAC installation, repair work, and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems;
• Standard refrigerant testing devices;
• Programmable Logic Controller/ Direct Digital Control Systems using either Building Management Systems or local, stand-alone control loop hardware;
• Split and package HVAC units up to 10 tons;
• Use of standard refrigerant testing devices;
• Data Center cooling equipment
• VAV/PIU terminal units
• Centrifugal and air-cooled chillers
• Gas and fuel oil boiler systems
• Low voltage controls: 12v, 24v, single phase, and 3 phase electrical system wiring;
• Occupational hazards and applicable precautionary measures;
• Basic construction principles;
• Record keeping principles;
• Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to all aspects of HVAC system equipment, installation, and maintenance;
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations;
• Inventory control principles.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

• Preparing costs and materials estimates;
• Using tools, testing devices, and machines used in the trade;
• Operating a computer and applicable software applications;
• Installing, maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and operating complex HVAC systems;
• Brazing and soldering of copper piping and tubing systems;
• Ability to perform required measurements, computations, and principles of HVAC;
• Effectively reading blueprints, schematic diagrams, and engineering specifications;
• Effectively carrying out technical written and oral instructions;
• Preparing and presenting clear and concise reports;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, dusts, gases, workspace restrictions, and travel. This position may be required: 24 hour on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.