Function independently with minimal direct supervision while working with Building Automation Systems to test and calibrate various sensors including but not limited to: temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors on all Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems and equipment throughout the county. Responsibilities include inspection, testing, cleaning and minor repair and/or adjustment of all types of HVAC equipment.

Job Description:

• Test and Calibrate sensors with certified calibration tools.
• Use software tools from the BAS to modify/adjust analog and binary points.
• Clean and inspect sensor housing and remove any debris impacting such.
• Review and test after inspection for proper air and water flow operations.
• Identify, evaluate and make recommendations related to equipment condition in order to prevent and/or minimize equipment failures and down time.
• Directs and works in conjunction with contracted service providers for related HVAC systems.
• Completes maintenance records and maintenance logs via Maximo or other designated process or software programs. Edits and maintains for accuracy set points, enters new scheduled set points.

Work Hours:  4 day work schedule with 3 consecutive days off each week on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday; Work Wednesday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Participates in on-call rotation.

Provided with this position: Tools, full uniform, steel-toed shoes, all necessary safety equipment (PPE), phone stipend, County-issued vehicle and laptop while at work.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:  A High School Diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years of experience in HVAC trade.  Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.  

Preferred Qualifications:  Formal classroom training pertaining to HVAC systems; Four (4) years’ experience working with programming and troubleshooting BAS – preferably Johnson Controls & Trane; Valid Universal EPA card.

Job Competencies:  Air conditioning theory, pipe fitting & mechanical layouts.  All HVAC equipment from mini-splits all the way up to industrial chilled water systems. Understand/follow oral & written instructions. Maintain security & accountability on access of equipment and facilities; comply with all applicable health & safety regulations, policies & established work practices, including lock out tag out practices. Able to use a computer with Microsoft Office applications & Work Order Management System.

Physical Demands:  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

****The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Pay: $18.30 - $19.42

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! 
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco Free/Drug Free Workplace

Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5741.