What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician position at Hall County Schools?
Commercial HVAC Technician installs, maintains, and repairs complex heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems in our K-12 facilities. They diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, perform routine preventative maintenance, and ensure heavy-duty climate control equipment operates efficiently.
Core Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- System Diagnostics: Troubleshoot and repair complex commercial equipment such as chillers, boilers, RTUs (Rooftop Units), VRF systems, and building automation controls.
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, clean components, calibrate thermostats, and perform system testing to prevent costly equipment downtime.
- Refrigerant Management: Safely recover, evacuate, and charge refrigerants in compliance with strict environmental regulations.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate digital or written logs for completed service calls, parts usage, and maintenance schedules.
- Customer Service: Explain repair needs and system performance recommendations to facility managers and clients.
- Experience: Typically 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a commercial or industrial HVAC/R setting.
- Education: High school diploma or GED; completion of an HVAC technical training program or formal apprenticeship is highly preferred.
- Certifications: EPA Universal Certification (Section 608) is mandatory; NATE (North American Technician Excellence) or specific manufacturer certifications are a plus.
- Skills: Strong proficiency in reading wiring diagrams/blueprints and operating digital diagnostic tools.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift heavy equipment (50 lbs.), work in confined spaces, and tolerate varying outdoor/indoor temperatures.