HVAC Systems Technician

HVAC Systems Technician

Location: STAR Center - 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd., Largo, FL 33777

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Standby and Emergency response required.

This is technical advanced level work in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The incumbent performs typical HVAC duties plus independently evaluates, plans, maintains, and improves the automated systems used to control HVAC and other miscellaneous electronic control systems and devices. Employees in this class work in accordance with standard HVAC trade practices, exercise independent judgment and make decisions regarding complex repair work procedures, including serving as a lead specialist in both mechanical and electrical duties, principally for HVAC. The incumbent may also support security, surveillance, fire alarm, lock, and other mechanical systems. Incumbents are not routinely tasked to perform advanced bench work electronics related repairs, electronic overhauls or rebuilding complex electronic or electrical equipment. Oversite may be exercised over one or more personnel on a project basis and assignments include regular responsibility for direction and training other personnel in the upkeep, operation, improvement, and maintenance of operations.

What Will You Do?
• Programs, modifies, and installs electronic devices to manage the automated mechanical controls for a large building complex and related equipment operations.
• Assesses, plans, maintains, and improves centralized automated systems used to manage HVAC and other miscellaneous electronic control systems and devices.
• Oversees and trains other personnel to program, install and repair both mechanical and electronic controls and systems.
• Installs, overhauls and services refrigeration and air conditioning units by repairing, rebuilding, replacing, or adjusting worn or broken components on condensers, compressors and water and vacuum pumps.
• Tests refrigeration equipment for leaks and adds gas to units.
• Repairs and adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
• Adjusts pressure, solenoid, and expansion valves.
• Checks gauges, makes inspections, and performs preventive maintenance service.
• Changes and washes oil cleaners and air filters.
• Performs skilled mechanical and trade functions to support operations.
• May perform both low voltage and high voltage tasks depending on area of assignment.
• Performs HVAC installation, maintenance, modification, calibration and repair of electronic and electrical instrumentation, equipment, and control systems; exercises lead responsibility over others on project basis or as assigned.
• Performs installation, maintenance, modification, calibration and repair of complex electrical power systems, related instrumentation, equipment, and control systems; and may exercise lead responsibility over other workers.
• Plans, designs, acquires, installs, repairs, programs, and maintains new digital controls and programs and equipment to replace, convert or expand systems.
• Maintains programming, administrative logs, documentation and information mapping and instructions to support efficient and effective operations of electronic and control systems.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?
• Three (3) years HVAC trades experience that includes one (1) year of highly complex facilities/industrial electronic HVAC control assignments; or
• Completion of a two (2) year vocational and training certification or diploma in a related field and two (2) years HVAC experience that includes team leader, supervisor, or supervisor training; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Pinellas County HVAC journeyman level Certificate of Competency, appropriate certifications in HVAC electronics control systems or other directly related systems training.
• Florida Driver's License

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you're not just taking on a job-you're investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer

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HVAC Systems Technician