About this role
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of the procedures, materials, and equipment related to the HVAC systems and the maintenance of these systems.
Considerable knowledge of HVAC Systems installation and maintenance and problem indication.
Knowledge of a variety of systems including but are not limited to air cooled, water cooled, hot water systems, chilled water systems, VAV systems, cooling towers and building automation control systems.
General knowledge of the occupational hazards of building trades and maintenance work and associated safety precautions.
Working knowledge and understanding of all types of HVAC systems and how each component within the system operates in conjunction with the other components and how that impacts the overall operations of the system as a whole.
Knowledge of and the ability to follow all safety practices as required by OSHA and Forsyth County.
General knowledge of County purchasing policies and procedures.
Ability to assign, direct, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
Ability to exercise tact and extend courtesy in contact with the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on physical climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Ability to perform simple to complex movements requiring moderate coordination.
Must have visual perception and ability to discriminate colors.
Must be able to perceive and discriminate odors/sounds.
Must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Check thermostats; change belts, bearings, motors, compressors; clean coils; and monitor air humidity and ventilation.
General HVAC and electrical work including installing electrical conduits and fittings.
Routing and pulling wiring; and replacing faulty switches. Identify components in advanced commercial/industrial/residential refrigeration, electrical, pneumatic circuits, understanding how each component works, and diagnosing and correcting problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring tools for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Schedule shutdowns for repair/rebuilding of pumps including chill water, heating water and condensation pumps.
Replace various sizes and types commercial/industrial/residential AC refrigeration compressors, motors and electrical components Install of HVAC systems tasks include:
Run copper piping, PVC and wiring for the system.
Troubleshoot, repair, navigate and make modifications to County Building Automation systems. To include Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider systems.