Lead HVAC Technician

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS - Savannah, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

Job : 5928403

Final date to receive applications: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PRIMARY FUNCTION
:

This position installs, maintains, and repairs commercial and residential HVAC systems in all buildings. Repairs and performs Plant Maintenance on large Hydronic, VRV, VRF, Citi-Multi systems, and Reheat Systems. Coordinates with other construction teams to install HVAC systems at the proper time in the construction process.

REPORTS TO
:
Director, Maintenance

SALARY SCHEDULE
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WORK DAYS
: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution or Journeyman equivalent technical certifications or vocational licenses in HVAC trade
• Formal training as an HVAC Technician or similar / equivalent in years of journeyman level experience above 10 years in HVAC field of study.

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in HVACR.
• Four (4) year apprenticeship program.

Licenses, Certifications, and other Requirements

Required:

• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Preferred:

• HVAC EPA Certification Type – Universal
• State License:
  Restricted or Nonrestricted HVACR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Communication skills, including clarity, tact, courtesy, and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Ability to work from a ladder.
• Ability to install and assemble of any HVAC system based on technical specifications.
• Ability to make wiring connections safely and accurately.
• Ability to use the Asset Essentials work order system.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to create a comfortable and safe environment which allows the SCCPSS customer(s) to study, teach and learn at all facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform math computations needed in the HVAC trade.
• Ability to be on call and/or respond to emergency calls.
• Ability to work overtime when asked.
• Ability to communicate, interact, work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and/or engineering instructions to install HVAC units.
• Ability to apply knowledge of HVACR theory and components to resolve engineering issues.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications.
• Ability to work with principals, administrators, and other school personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Inspects electrical connections, contractors, relays, and operating/safety controls.
• Reviews and uses manufacturer’s recommendations for startup of new equipment.
• Tests, repairs, and/or replaces all operating and safety controls.
• Services, tests, installs, and repairs chill water pumps and condenser water pumps; cooling towers and cooling tower pumps; belts, bearings, shafts, and sheaves on colling towers and blower assemblies; heat pump, and straight cool split systems.
• Checks and adds the proper…