HVAC Systems Technician

Do you possess expertise working with HVAC systems and Building Automation Controls? We have the ideal career opportunity for you!!

This is technical advanced level work in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The incumbent performs typical HVAC duties plus independently evaluates, plans, maintains, and improves the automated systems used to control HVAC and other miscellaneous electronic control systems and devices. Employees in this class work in accordance with standard HVAC trade practices, exercise independent judgment and make decisions regarding complex repair work procedures, including serving as a lead specialist in both mechanical and electrical duties, principally for HVAC.

The incumbent may also support security, surveillance, fire alarm, lock, and other mechanical systems. Incumbents are not routinely tasked to perform advanced bench work electronics related repairs, electronic overhauls or rebuilding complex electronic or electrical equipment. Oversite may be exercised over one or more personnel on a project basis and assignments include regular responsibility for direction and training other personnel in the upkeep, operation, improvement, and maintenance of operations.

STAR Center - 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd., Largo, FL 33777.

Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Standby and Emergency response required.

• Programs, modifies, and installs electronic devices to manage the automated mechanical controls for a large building complex and related equipment operations.
• Assesses, plans, maintains, and improves centralized automated systems used to manage HVAC and other miscellaneous electronic control systems and devices.
• Oversees and trains other personnel to program, install and repair both mechanical and electronic controls and systems.
• Installs, overhauls and services refrigeration and air conditioning units by repairing, rebuilding, replacing, or adjusting worn or broken components on condensers, compressors and water and vacuum pumps.
• Tests refrigeration equipment for leaks and adds gas to units.
• Repairs and adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
• Maintains Chiller Plant and system Air Handler Units.
• Checks gauges, makes inspections, and performs preventive maintenance service.
• Changes and washes oil cleaners and air filters.
• Performs skilled mechanical and trade functions to support operations.
• May perform both low voltage and high voltage tasks depending on area of assignment.
• Performs HVAC installation, maintenance, modification, calibration and repair of electronic and electrical instrumentation, equipment, and control systems; exercises lead responsibility over others on project basis or as assigned.
• Performs installation, maintenance, modification, calibration and repair of complex electrical power systems, related instrumentation, equipment, and control systems; and may exercise lead responsibility over other workers.
• Plans, designs, acquires, installs, repairs, programs, and maintains new digital controls and programs and equipment to replace, convert or expand systems.
• Maintains programming, administrative logs, documentation and information mapping to support efficient and effective operations of electronic and control systems.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Three (3) years HVAC trades experience that includes one (1) year of highly complex facilities/industrial electronic HVAC control assignments; or
• Completion of a two (2) year vocational and training certification or diploma in a related field and two (2) years HVAC experience that includes team leader, supervisor, or supervisor training; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Pinellas County HVAC journeyman level Certificate of Competency, appropriate certifications in HVAC electronics control systems or other directly related systems training.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in…