What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRADESWORKER II - HVAC position at Fulton County?
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE REAL ESTATE & ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: HVAC
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma with vocational training required; supplemented by five years of experience in carpentry, electrical wiring, HVAC, electronic systems, plumbing, welding, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. HVAC experience is required for this position. Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must be licensed or possess industrial and commercial certification in the assigned field and possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Able to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and schematics helpful.
Veterans’ Preference:
Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here.
Examination:
The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analyzing the application. An application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/coursework used to qualify for this position
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMISSION BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
Performs operational duties related to repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at County governmental facilities. Responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and monitoring HVAC systems; operating recovery equipment; and performing preventative maintenance.
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to lead a team of skilled trades workers performing day-to-day maintenance of County buildings and facilities.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Completes daily facility maintenance tasks in an assigned field, such as carpentry, welding, HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing.
Places, installs, and tests equipment to ensure equipment is secure and functioning properly, then reports to Trades Supervisor results; acts as Trades Supervisor in their absence.
Answers questions or help troubleshoot issues with customers and other departments.
Inspects systems and performs preventative maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, re-calibrating, and repairing, when needed.
Maintains team equipment to ensure staff has the necessary equipment to complete any job; acts as safety monitor on job sites for the team.
Ensures all work is completed properly and in a timely manner; notates work orders with details about how work was completed and materials used.
Additional Functions:
Collects quotes from outside vendors.
The use of large equipment, such as a bucket lift, may be necessary for certain jobs.
On-call work may be needed due to work schedules and demands of daily business.
May make recommendations to customers on what equipment may need to be procured.
Performs other related duties as required.
For Applicants With Prior Military Service:
We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:
Leadership Under Pressure: Quickly identifies critical HVAC issues that impact safety, comfort, or operations; Directs junior staff or contractors during high-pressure repair situations; Demonstrates steady, dependable leadership when systems fail or deadlines tighten.
Operational Planning and Execution: Plans and executes routine HVAC inspections to prevent breakdowns; Organizes tasks, tracks progress, and ensures timely completion of service requests; Evaluates HVAC efficiency and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving: Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and airflow issues quickly and accurately; Finds practical fixes when parts are unavailable or conditions are challenging; Adapts to updated HVAC systems, smart controls, and energy-efficient equipment.
Team Cohesion and Communication: Explains HVAC issues and repair steps to supervisors, coworkers, and non-technical staff; Works with electricians, plumbers, and other trades to resolve multi-system problems; Provides guidance on safe practices, diagnostic methods, and equipment handling.
Safety and Risk Awareness: Identifies risks such as refrigerant leaks, electrical hazards, and poor ventilation; Uses ladders, power tools, and refrigerant equipment safely and responsibly; Responds appropriately to overheating units, smoke, or system shutdowns.
Technical and Equipment Proficiency: Understands heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems across multiple building types; Uses gauges, meters, leak detectors, and digital controls effectively; Performs component replacement, wiring repairs, motor servicing, and airflow adjustments; Equipment installation and calibration — Installs units, calibrates thermostats, and ensures systems operate within specifications.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects.
Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.
Salary : $47,742 - $71,614