Join our high-performing team to keep our various County facilities cool and comfortable. Test and calibrate various sensors including temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors on all heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment. Other general duties include inspection, testing, cleaning, and minor repair and/or adjustment of all types of HVAC equipment.

Job Description:

Up to $2,000 relocation available for those moving 50+ miles to join the premier community where people choose to live, work, and play!

• Test and calibrate sensors with certified calibration tools. Use software tools from the Building Automation System (BAS) to modify/adjust analog and binary points.

• Direct and work in conjunction with contracted service providers for related HVAC systems.

• Maintain accurate records and keeps inventory. . 

• Edit and maintain for accuracy set points, enter new scheduled set points.

Work Hours: 

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m.

• Participates in on-call rotation for any emergencies (with emergencies typically only occurring 2-3 times per year).

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:  

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

• One 1 year of formal classroom training pertaining to HVAC systems, or three years’ experience in HVAC trade.

• 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.

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: $20.11 (Step 3) - $22.64 (Step 7)

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!)​​

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