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Sarasota County Government HVAC Building Automation Technician in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
General Services
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Join our high-performing team to keep our various County facilities cool and comfortable. In this role, you work with computer-controlled Building Automation Systems (BAS) that control large campus HVAC systems. You are adjusting temperature setpoints and operation times, calibrating DDC components, troubleshooting, and repairing controls, and communication problems through the BAS software. Apply today!
Asses problems and repair general HVAC work.
Work with computer-controlled BAS that controls large campus cooling systems.
Adjust temperature setpoints, and operation times, calibrate DDC components, and troubleshoot and repair controls and communication problems through BAS software.
Perform inspections of contracted work for installations, repairs, service, and maintenance of complex equipment and control systems in county-owned and managed facilities.
Initiate materials lists, soliciting cost estimates, and oversee delivery of parts and materials to job sites.
Coordinate project schedules with building occupants and contractors, and the maintenance of records and warranty information.
Enter work order information in the computerized Maintenance/Work Order Program and complete paperwork.
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 allowance, 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 (3) years of experience in HVAC trade.
Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Four (4) years of experience working with, programming, and troubleshooting Building Automated Systems with Metasys & Tracer Summit.
Universal Certification EPA card.
Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
CJIS Clearance: **The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $21.07 (Step 1) - $25.15 (Step 7), depending on qualifications
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! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) 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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Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play!
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We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan.
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We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!