HVAC Technician - Facilities Maintenance

Salary : $45,004.00 Annually

Location : Savannah, GA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 2401513

Department : Real Estate Services Department

Opening Date : 04 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date : 5 / 31 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Purpose

Are you ready to walk through the door of opportunity? You are on the right path towards a new and exciting opportunity to embrace a new beginning! If you are up for the challenge and are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you! Get ready to take the next step and envision your career with our amazing Facilities Maintenance team.

Our Facilities Maintenance Department has an immediate opening for a dedicated HVAC

Technician to maintain our City buildings that require constant support and maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical, access control and HVAC maintenance as well as any other duties assigned by the Facilities Manager.

We are looking for a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. The ideal candidate has diagnostic experience to include change out and chillers, layout of installation of wiring and installs wiring, conduit.

Experience in servicing HVAC equipment such as heat pumps, heating and cooling systems, repairing and servicing boilers, heating systems, hot water heating, and steam condensate pumps is a major plus.

Must be able to communicate effectively with City staff, coworkers, vendors and anyone whom you may encounter on the job.

As the new HVAC Technician you will be responsible for performing skilled and complex daily activities in the maintenance, repair and construction of public facilities and other structures to include HVAC.

Come for the job...Stay for the challenge! At the City of Savannah, YOU control your destiny!

We'll take care of you too! We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement.

Women, minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

We are a Veteran-friendly employer

Essential Job Functions

Performs maintenance in a specific trade discipline on all City owned facilities and

operations by performing the following duties :

Performs HVAC troubleshooting, installation, preventative maintenance, and repairs on

various types of equipment including split systems, package units, rooftop units, bay

heaters, mini splits, etc.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs ice machines.
• Operates specialized equipment and tools related to the trade discipline.
• May lead the work of maintenance crews at the worksite, ensuring that the work is

performed safely and efficiently.

• Receives work orders, prioritizes, and distributes them according to division procedures.
• Estimates project materials from blueprints and purchases necessary supplies.
• Maintains records of all work performed.
• Works extended hours, as necessary, during shutdowns of equipment and / or buildings.
• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate or GED equivalent and four (4) years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certification, licensure, or Associate's degree in HVAC preferred. Experience in basic diagnostic and troubleshooting of building automation systems preferred.

Must possess and maintain valid state Driver's License with an acceptable driving history.

Work Location : 5 Interchange Court Work Hours : 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm, Monday - Friday.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer / pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

Knowledge of maintenance procedures and practices.

Knowledge of applicable safety precautions.

Knowledge of installation techniques.

Knowledge of materials and equipment needed to perform maintenance jobs.

Skill in organizing work.

Skill in the operation of maintenance tools and equipment.

Skill in reading work orders.

Skill in performing building maintenance tasks of varying difficulty with limited supervision.

Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent and four (4) years of experience in performing building, HVAC, maintenance and repairs?

Do you have an Associates degree in HVAC plus three (3) years of experience in performing building, HVAC, maintenance and repairs?

Supplemental Question 1Describe your experience in performing building, HVAC, maintenance and repairs

Supplemental Question 2Describe your experience performing complex maintenance and diagnostic services and similar systems maintenance, repair or construction of city facilities or structures.

Supplemental Question 3Describe your experience inspecting facilities to identify maintenance and repair requirements and priorities.

Required Question