HVAC Technician I

HVAC Technician IThe purpose of this job is to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, equipment, and components in unified government buildings. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with all HVAC services, calculating heat gains/losses, designing duct units, inspecting HVAC for code compliance, and performing additional tasks as assigned.High school diploma or equivalent with two years of HVAC experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver's license. Six months of supervisory experience is preferred. Vocational or technical diploma is preferred. Criminal background must indicate eligibility for the supervision of inmates. Must obtain security training for the supervision of inmate workers as set forth by the Georgia Department of Corrections Standard Operating Procedures within six months of date of hire or first available opportunity.Oversees assigned inmates as they perform HVAC tasks. Assists in inspecting units for defective parts and diagnoses malfunctions; repairs or replaces all system components. Assists in conducting preventive maintenance checks on electrical controls, bearings, motors, compressors, refrigeration systems, cooling towers, chillers, and pneumatic controls. Assists in the installation of new and replacement air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems and equipment. Assists in calculating heat gain/loss amounts; designing duct systems to install new HVAC equipment and systems using conventional and computerized methods. Assists in the inspection of heating and air-conditioning equipment for code compliance; performs preventive maintenance for all equipment; maintains related records; files reports for assigned work. Orders heating and air-conditioning parts and supplies within guidelines of the Athens-Clarke County purchasing policies. Assists in the connection of unit components and air controls to control panels and power sources; adjusts pressure and vacuum gauges as necessary. Installs air and water filters in completed work. Cuts, threads, and joins pipes; tests joints and connections for gas leaks; runs condensation drains for HVAC cooling equipment. Responds to emergency service requests as a participant in division's on-call program. Performs other duties as required.