HVAC Technician II

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HVAC Technician II

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $25.29. After 6 months of service, the rate will increase to $26.62

Full‑Time: Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• OPERS Pension Plan
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 13 Annual Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Accrued Sick Time (accrual begins on your first day of employment)

The primary objective of this position is to perform all troubleshooting, inspections, service, repairs, installation, and preventative maintenance work on heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems and units (HVAC) on all SMHA properties. In addition to HVAC duties, general facility maintenance functions will also be required. This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Maintenance/Property Management.

• Troubleshoot, inspect, install, service, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems and units within SMHA properties.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance work on all heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems within SMHA properties.
• Perform skilled and specialized repair work to heating, cooling, and refrigeration units and systems, including but not limited to adjusting, calibrating, soldering, repairing, and replacing mechanical and electrical components, controls, and other parts.
• Repair and replace compressors and freon lines.
• Repair or replace ductwork, exhaust fans, piping, ventilation, etc.
• Repair or replace appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, etc., as needed.
• Operate and maintain various tools and instruments commonly related to HVAC work.
• Operate an agency vehicle to transport work materials, tools, and equipment to and from the job site.
• Complete work orders and respond to callouts as required.
• Determine the appropriate methods and procedures to complete the work per standard trade practices and applicable building codes.
• Secure adequate parts, tools, and equipment to complete work assignments.
• Complete work orders, time sheets, and other work records.
• On‑call as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Associate degree, or two years of post‑high‑school technical training (Preferred).
• HVAC Certification (Required).
• EPA Type II or Universal Certification (Required).Valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable under SMHA policies.
• 3+ years of verifiable HVAC experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of applying common principles, methods, procedures, trade practices, and techniques to troubleshoot, inspect, install, service, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration units.
• Structure and plan the sequence of tasks necessary to complete job assignments; ability to identify and evaluate repair needs and solve work‑related problems.
• Skill and experience with various tools, instruments, and equipment necessary to complete HVAC work.
• Knowledge of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems, components, and parts, including related electrical.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Communicate effectively.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Work independently.

• Commitment:
  Sets high performance standards; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Customer Service:
  Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind. Recognizes work colleagues as customers.
• Effective Communication:
  Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing. Demonstrates attention to, and conveys an understanding of, the comments and questions of others; listens effectively.
• Responsiveness and Accountability:
  Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's work; does a fair share of work.

The position will require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, laying, and climbing to perform all job duties. Frequent lifting/transporting up to 35 pounds. Performing work above your head.

This position involves exposure to a variety of conditions, including, but not limited to, extremes in temperature, low and high, exposure to dust, low‑lighting areas, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Proper protective equipment (PPE) must be worn. Working outdoors and indoors. Working in tight spaces with minimum room to move about.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Housing and Community Development