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HVAC Technician I - G119 Facilities Maintenance
Job in
Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia, USA
Listed on 2026-08-13
Listing for:
Columbus Consolidated Government
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position is responsible for performing HVAC repair and maintenance on city-owned facilities.
- Installs, repairs, maintains, and replaces commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment including: split systems
- Package units
- Heat pumps
- RTUs (Roof Top Units)
- Air handlers
- Chillers
- Cooling towers
- Boilers
- Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems
- Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems
- Exhaust and supply fans
- Make-up air units Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.
- Installs and repairs refrigerant piping, condensate drains, ductwork, dampers, thermostats, and related HVAC components.
- Performs preventive maintenance including:
- Filter replacement
- Belt replacement and alignment
- Lubrication
- Coil cleaning
- Drain cleaning
- Refrigerant checks
- Motor inspections
- Electrical inspections
- Diagnoses compressor failures, refrigerant leaks, airflow problems, electrical failures, and control issues.
- Repairs and replaces compressors, motors, bearings, blower assemblies, expansion valves, contractors, capacitors, relays, sensors, and other HVAC components.
- Recovers, evacuates, charges, and handles refrigerants in accordance with EPA regulations.
- Performs leak detection and pressure testing of refrigeration systems.
- Installs and services digital controls and building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
- Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, and technical manuals.
- Operates recovery machines, vacuum pumps, combustion analyzers, refrigerant gauges, multimeters, megohm meters, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Coordinates with contractors and vendors during major repairs and capital improvement projects.
- Documents repairs, labor, materials, and preventive maintenance activities using the City's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Maintains inventory of HVAC parts and recommends replacement equipment when systems become unreliable or beyond economical repair.
- Responds to emergency HVAC failures after normal business hours as assigned.
- Maintains compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, International Mechanical Code, and applicable building codes.
- Assists other Facilities Maintenance trades as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Electrical troubleshooting up to 480 volts
- Refrigeration cycle theory
- Commercial boilers and chillers
- Pneumatic and electronic controls
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Mechanical and electrical blueprints
- Preventive maintenance practices
- EPA refrigerant handling requirements
- OSHA safety regulations
- Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes
Skill in:
- Diagnosing complex HVAC system failures
- Brazing, soldering, and refrigerant piping installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Using HVAC diagnostic instruments
- Reading schematics and technical manuals
- Time management and prioritization
- Written and verbal communication
- Customer service
Ability to:
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and rooftops.
- Work in confined spaces and adverse weather conditions.
- Respond calmly during emergency situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, and the public.
Equipment Used
- Recovery machines
- Vacuum pumps
- Refrigerant gauges
- Electronic leak detectors
- Digital multimeters
- Clamp meters
- Megohm meters
- Combustion analyzers
- Micron gauges
- Power tools
- Pipe threading equipment
- Brazing equipment
- Welding equipment
- Ladders
- Scaffolding
- Aerial lifts
- CMMS software
- Microsoft Office applications
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Completion of a vocational or technical program in HVAC ora related field preferred. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience installing and servicing commercial HVAC systems. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:Five (5) or more years of commercial HVAC experience. Experience with Building Automation Systems…
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