HVAC Technician II / Facilities Management

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JOB DESCRIPTION: To perform preventative, routine, and specialized maintenance duties involving troubleshooting, repair, and/or installation of all heating/cooling, refrigeration, ventilation, and building management equipment at all St. Charles County Government facilities.

• Performs a variety of preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs HVAC, boiler systems and refrigeration equipment as well as building systems and controls.
• Diagnoses and monitors building systems operations. Troubleshoots diagnostic from heat pumps, rooftops units, boilers, chillers and cooling towers, CAV's, VAV's and commercial self-contained units as sent from building management system and recommends repairs or replacement.
• Uses a variety of testing equipment, including, but not limited to volt/ohm electrical meters, ammeter, refrigerant gauges, leak detectors, psychrometers, manometers, and pneumatic gauges.
• Uses refrigerant recovery machines, scales and charging systems per EPA requirements. Conducts refrigerant equipment repairs, removal of refrigerant according to EPA regulations, soldering and brazing, leak check, installation, and charging.
• Analyzes chemical treatment of all closed/open, hot/chilled water loops and adjusts as required per system, while adhering to all governmental regulations.
• Monitors, operates, troubleshoots, and repairs building management computer system & components.
• References existing schematics, wiring/pneumatic diagrams, blueprints/technical manuals, and researches technical references materials when necessary.
• Operates grinders, welders, and gas cutting/soldering torches to perform metal fabrication tasks.
• Installs electrical wiring/piping of power and control circuits of all voltages.
• Calibrates pneumatic systems and operational controls.
• Installs and adjusts ducts and dampers of various material types.
• Installs and aligns pumps, motors, belts, pulleys, and sheaves.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs electronic, pneumatic, computerized equipment/controls.
• Documents completed work on maintenance cards, detailing observation, action, and recommendations.
• Use of good oral and written communication skills.
• This position is part of an On-Call rotation among HVAC staff. Will be required to report to work as needed, outside of normal business hours.
• May be required to perform all general building maintenance including, but not limited to, snow removal, carpentry, installing troubleshooting and repairing equipment fixtures, computer equipment, doors and locks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Two (2)-year degree certificate from vocational/technical training in HVACR from an accredited school is required.
• Associates degree preferred

Certifications

• Certified universal by the EPA in the handling of refrigerants.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Successful completion of Professional Level Certification - Esco Group

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of commercial HVAC service/maintenance experience required
• Minimum three (3) years of building maintenance experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Advanced knowledge of building management computer systems required
• Trane Tracer SC/Ensemble experience required
• Individuals with building access to areas with confidential data such as MULES/REJIS databases used in law enforcement are required to successfully pass a fingerprint background check and drug test and maintain a clear record throughout employment.
• Other education, skills, and experience providing an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience may be considered.

Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.

BENEFITS: This is a full-time 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.