Refrigeration​/Air Conditioning Mechanic III; Law Enforcement Facilities

Overview

Compensation Range: $23.52–$35.97 per hour Starting Salary Range: $23.52–$29.745 per hour

Perform highly skilled duties to install, maintain, and repair refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation systems. Work may be performed both in an office and inmate‑population settings. A valid Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification must be obtained during the probationary period.

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair all types of refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment, including central, wall, and split system units; exhaust fans and blowers; walk‑in and chest‑type freezers; ice machines; and water coolers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and schedule repairs as assigned.
• Prepare drawings and sketches on an as‑needed basis.
• Maintain a supply of replacement parts and place requisitions for needed supplies.
• Operate tools and equipment such as refrigeration gauges, volt/ohm meters, vacuum pumps, recovery systems, welding equipment, and other related tools.
• Assign, supervise, and inspect the work of lower‑level workers when required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation operating principles; safety requirements; and electrical aspects of equipment.
• Skill in applying supervisory techniques and working with tools.
• Ability to diagnose HVAC equipment using laptop computers and hand‑held devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in high places, and lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively in a subtropical climate, prioritize work, and read mechanical and electrical diagrams.
• Ability to project a professional image at all times and work well with colleagues in an office or jail environment.

• Work at various buildings and facilities within a law‑enforcement agency, including inmate‑populated areas.
• May work outdoors in a subtropical climate and in potential adverse weather conditions.
• May engage in heavy physical exertion, lift and carry up to 100 pounds, and travel to various work sites using a Sheriff’s Office‑issued vehicle.
• Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to respond promptly to emergencies or disasters as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment; OR
• High school diploma or GED, successful completion of a refrigeration and air conditioning program from a vocational/technical school, and one year of relevant experience.

• Attendance at the specified Sheriff’s Office work location is required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and a clean driving history may be required.
• No visible tattoos on the face, head, and neck; covered tattoos permitted with white, black, or neutral covering.
• No drug sale or use violations (within lifetime and past 36 or 12 months as specified).
• No felony convictions or major misdemeanor convictions related to perjury, false statement, or domestic violence.
• No dishonorable discharge from U.S. armed forces.
• Successful completion of background investigation, polygraph, medical evaluation, and drug screening.
• Live within specified counties and within 60 miles of the Falkenburg Road Jail at the time of appointment if required.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.