HVAC Mechanic

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school, vocational school, or equivalent and three years of experience in the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) related work; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Applicants must hold a valid Florida Driver License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7. The record will be reviewed prior to employment.

Applicants with more than three moving traffic infractions or three or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or a combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or in violation of any federal or state law or regulation do not meet the minimum qualifications.

Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination and all applicable background checks (pre‑hire and ongoing) is required.

• Graduation from high school, vocational school, or equivalent and three years of experience in HVAC work.
• Associate degree in an HVAC program and two years of experience in HVAC work.

This is skilled work in one or more building/facility maintenance areas including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical, refrigeration, and chillers in the Facilities Maintenance Department. An employee assigned to this classification supports all levels of HVAC operation and maintenance under the direction of a higher level supervisor.

• Operate, install, and perform repair service and preventive maintenance on pneumatic/electric digital air conditioning (A/C) and refrigeration equipment.
• Service and refurbish all types of A/C and refrigeration equipment including controls and systems that operate field devices.
• Troubleshoot field‑connected devices including unitary controllers, VAV controllers, electronic and pneumatic thermostats, and control programs related to HVAC equipment such as VFDs with network computers.
• Repair or replace valves, piping, thermostats, dampers, grills, turning vanes, motors, belts, and controls.
• Overhaul compressors, condensers, and other equipment.
• Recharge and recover refrigerants in refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment following the proper control sequence of operation.
• Balance HVAC systems.
• Perform and oversee HVAC construction projects and departmental jobs utilizing blueprints and schematics.
• Initiate purchase of materials, parts, and tools.
• Mentor and train lower‑level technicians.
• Enter maintenance data in the work order system for work requests and time; maintain an EPA Refrigeration Recovery Journal.
• Perform a variety of tasks; exercise a certain degree of creativity within the scope of the position.
• Participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation.
• Drive a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
• Perform duties with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

• Knowledge of the most modern and improved materials and techniques to ensure the most professional and cost‑effective HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices for one or more of the following areas: air conditioning/heating systems, electrical, refrigeration, and chillers.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to electrical and HVAC and/or chiller systems, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance.
• Skill in refrigerant recovery; skill in soldering refrigerant and water piping/tubing.
• Ability to work from sketches, plans, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to read and understand service/work requests.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and established safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment following the proper control sequence of operation.
• Ability to estimate time and materials and prepare records of the same.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective…