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HVAC Mechanic $1000.00 Sign On-Incentive
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
The Facilities Management Division is seeking a highly qualified HVAC Mechanic . The HVAC Mechanics position is to provide a variety of HVAC maintenance at our West District Maintenance Office.
In return, we offer stability with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.
The Facilities Management Division prides itself on providing outstanding customer service through teamwork, innovation and the development of positive relationships with our customers and teammates. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable, and well-maintained facilities and services through high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethics.
We are committed to providing a work culture that emphasizes mutual respect, trust, career development, and a collaborative work environment that recognizes individual achievements.
Job Description
General Functions:
This key position performs skilled mechanical work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment in County buildings.
Work is performed under the supervision of District Maintenance Supervisor and is reviewed through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.
High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
Must possess Universal EPA Section 608 certification; or Type I and Type II EPA Section 608 certification. Applicants possessing only Type II EPA Section 608 certification must obtain Type I certification within two (2) months from date of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver¿s License.
Will be required to perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.
Preferences:
Skill-trade experience performing highly skilled journeyman level HVAC work, maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing commercial HVAC systems and equipment (condensers, air handlers, chillers, cooling towers, etc.)
Knowledge of building maintenance in a multi-trade environment on facilities, buildings and building systems.
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing BacNet based Building Automation Systems such as Trane, Johnson Controls, Automated Logic, Reliable Controls, etc.
Willing to be sent on maintenance calls and assist other skilled trades¿ personnel when needed.
Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends, holidays, shifts, standby and after-hours due to operational requirements.
Writing, communication and entry level computer skills.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 04/30/2026
Close Date: 05/14/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 013 - From $21.51 to $27.96
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Facilities Management West District
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Standard work hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work hours may include, weekends, after-hours, and post hurricane response due to operational needs.
Initial area of assignment is Central District however, this position is subject to assignment at any Facilities Management location due to project, task, or operational requirements.
Additional Information:
$1,000 sign on Bonus
Retention bonuses based on years of service
Company issued truck with tools
Uniforms and Safety Shoes
Paid Training, Licenses, and Certifications
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
The Facilities Management Division is seeking a highly qualified HVAC Mechanic . The HVAC Mechanics position is to provide a variety of HVAC maintenance at our West District Maintenance Office.
In return, we offer stability with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.
The Facilities Management Division prides itself on providing outstanding customer service through teamwork, innovation and the development of positive relationships with our customers and teammates. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable, and well-maintained facilities and services through high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethics.
We are committed to providing a work culture that emphasizes mutual respect, trust, career development, and a collaborative work environment that recognizes individual achievements.
Job Description
General Functions:
This key position performs skilled mechanical work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment in County buildings.
Work is performed under the supervision of District Maintenance Supervisor and is reviewed through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.
- Maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment in commercial buildings including monitoring and operating building control systems.
- Maintenance and repair of boilers and mechanical equipment in the central energy plants including monitoring and operation of building control systems.
- Installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of a variety of cooling and heating equipment including split system refrigeration units and air-conditioning equipment ranging in various sizes up to large commercial chilled water systems throughout the district.
- Diagnosing electrical, mechanical and controls issues for reciprocating and centrifugal systems up to 1,500 tons.
- Repairing or replacing pneumatic electric/electronic controllers.
- Inspecting and adjusting refrigeration, air-conditioning and heating equipment and controls to ensure efficient operations. Also trains and supervises the work of lower level trades personnel.
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine location, size, capacity and type of component needed to repair equipment.
- May install new air conditioning and refrigeration units and run necessary duct work.
- Work emergency after-hours standby on a rotational basis.
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Performs related work as required.
High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
Must possess Universal EPA Section 608 certification; or Type I and Type II EPA Section 608 certification. Applicants possessing only Type II EPA Section 608 certification must obtain Type I certification within two (2) months from date of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver¿s License.
Will be required to perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.
Preferences:
Skill-trade experience performing highly skilled journeyman level HVAC work, maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing commercial HVAC systems and equipment (condensers, air handlers, chillers, cooling towers, etc.)
Knowledge of building maintenance in a multi-trade environment on facilities, buildings and building systems.
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing BacNet based Building Automation Systems such as Trane, Johnson Controls, Automated Logic, Reliable Controls, etc.
Willing to be sent on maintenance calls and assist other skilled trades¿ personnel when needed.
Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends, holidays, shifts, standby and after-hours due to operational requirements.
Writing, communication and entry level computer skills.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 04/30/2026
Close Date: 05/14/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 013 - From $21.51 to $27.96
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
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Earn service time to forgive student loans.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Facilities Management West District
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Standard work hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work hours may include, weekends, after-hours, and post hurricane response due to operational needs.
Initial area of assignment is Central District however, this position is subject to assignment at any Facilities Management location due to project, task, or operational requirements.
Additional Information:
$1,000 sign on Bonus
Retention bonuses based on years of service
Company issued truck with tools
Uniforms and Safety Shoes
Paid Training, Licenses, and Certifications
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