Maintenance Tech II (HVAC)

**GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES** Performs skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment for Guilford County. **DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS** Under the limited direction of a Supervisor, the Facilities Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing advanced-level maintenance, repair, and upkeep of County buildings, facilities, and property. This role encompasses multiple trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and General Construction), each vital to maintaining and repairing County assets. Individuals in this classification have demonstrated mastery of skills necessary to perform work assignments independently and, when necessary, in a lead capacity. This role may manage projects and serve as a Crew Leader to teams of Technician I’s and Assistants. Individuals in this classification may inspect or direct work from outside contractors. All Technicians are expected to follow safety protocols, respond to emergency repairs, and perform general duties such as preventative maintenance, moving furniture, and assisting with inclement weather response. Work is assessed through inspections, reports, feedback, and overall quality. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to other work locations to meet operational needs. *This classification is the second of three levels in the Facilities Maintenance career ladder series. This level is attainable through meeting defined goals over a set span of time. An employee may be automatically progressed from a Technician I to II without a competitive recruitment should the defined criteria for their trade track(s) be met.* **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to a combination of the following:** - Responds to work orders for building and facility repairs, completing necessary maintenance. - Performs preventative maintenance to ensure the longevity of systems and equipment. - May manage small (less than $5,000.00) maintenance, repair, remodel or renovation projects. Estimates materials needed for specific repairs or project budgets, and orders from appropriate vendors. - Conducts routine inspections and performs limited repairs on life-safety systems and equipment. - Adheres to workplace safety standards and policies; cleans, maintains, and performs periodic safety checks of tools and equipment; participates in emergency or disaster recovery operations as assigned; responds to repair emergencies on a 24-hour rotating call basis, assisting on-call staff in areas of expertise; and removes snow and ice from stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. - Performs and occasionally leads any variety of the following functions within County buildings at an advanced level: **HVAC:** - Independently troubleshoot and repair Heating and Air issues including control boards, chillers, and refrigerant cycles. - Assists or leads in the replacement of components (coils, compressors, electrical components). - Adjust and use the Alerton System building automation control system to troubleshoot issues. - Reclaim freon, pull vacuums and charge HVAC systems. - Check the safety components on boilers, gas pressures switches, high limit (HL), and low water cut-offs (LWCO). **RECRUITMENT STANDARDS** **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** An individual in this classification is expected to demonstrate all KSAs at the Facilities Maintenance Technician I level plus the following. - Considerable knowledge of fire alarm systems; electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, gas, accessibility and/or fire alarm codes. - Working knowledge of ADA requirements in public buildings; elevator systems, components, and their standard practice and method of operations. - Considerable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of public buildings, including pool filtration equipment maintenance. - Advanced demonstrated skill in the use of mechanical and general construction tools necessary in performing electrical, mechanical,…