HVAC Maintenance Technician - Certified - Facilities Management Department

**CLOSE DATE: April 24, 2026**

Performs multi-skilled work in the construction, renovation, and maintenance of various facilities and equipment.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Serves as a lead to lower-level staff by prioritizing and assigning work, training staff on work methods and procedures, and performing other related activities

Identifies, troubleshoots, tests, adjusts, and repairs problems related to facilities, machines, mechanical devices, electrical systems, plumbing, utilities, facilities, fixtures, and/or specialized equipment and associated systems in assigned area of responsibility

Monitors, checks, and performs preventive maintenance activities to applicable fixtures, equipment, and/or associated systems to ensure continued and uninterrupted operation

Operates a variety of specialized tools and equipment in performing repair and maintenance activities

Prepares and maintains a variety of logs, records, work orders, and/or other related documentation

Prepares information related to the procurement of parts and services as associated with HVAC or other equipment

Installs or supervises the installation of equipment, light fixtures, and/or other applicable items; disassembles and reassembles equipment to replace worn and/or faulty parts

Performs a variety of HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or welding activities in support of building and installing a variety of structures and equipment

Hauls and operates medium to heavy equipment, as required, in the accomplishment of assigned tasks

Prepares facility for special events depending on specific requirements

Repairs and operates Building Management Systems (BMS), devices, and control electronics.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and up to 3 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school and five years of experience in area of specialty; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

Class-A HVAC License from the State of Florida (Class A License allows you to work on any size HVAC system) or Class-B License from the State of Florida (Class B License limits work to systems with cooling capacity of 25 tons or less and heating systems with a capacity of 500,000 BTUs or less)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
applicable tools and equipment of the trade
general maintenance principles, methods, and techniques
performing mathematical calculations
hauling and operating medium to heavy size equipment
performing general labor and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility
operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery
preparing and maintaining basic records
reading and comprehending manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints
communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, as well as repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.