What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Lead Technician position at Orange County Government?
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager or Assistant AMS Director with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties. This position does not directly supervise staff but will direct and lead staff when necessary. Does related work as required.
This classification requires the ability to provide on-call response to after-hours emergencies, on-call rotation, inclement weather conditions and emergency community response.
*Salary commensurate with experience
Hiring range for fully qualified applicants up to $90,192
*Unique hiring situation for an applicant with experience but without certs- Hiring range to $80,000 and County will support paid 6 hours per week for studying for exams, pay for all books and exam fees for the North Carolina HVAC H3 license with a $10K increase once certs are obtained.
*Take home vehicle provided
306 Revere Rd, Hillsborough, NC
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Fitness for Duty Assessment required. DCI Background Check required.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of High School Diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND five (5) years of work experience working in the commercial/industrial sector AND
Possession of North Carolina HVAC H3 license and Universal EPA chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification to handle refrigerants is preferred.
Knowledge of Siemens Insight and Carrier I-VU controls systems (or similar controls systems) to monitor and adjust temperatures and equipment is preferred.
Industrial Systems Technology – HVAC certification or additional certifications in chiller or boiler system operations and maintenance is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to provide on-call response to after-hours emergencies, on-call rotation, inclement weather conditions and emergency community response.
Must be dedicated to being on-time, working safely and team engagement.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a DCI background check, pre-employment fitness testing and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws.
Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork.
May be required to obtain additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Facilities Maintenance Manager.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,192