Department:

General Services

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Do you have strong background experience in HVAC and overseeing contractors? In this role, you will be working on HVAC & BAS (Building Automation Systems) maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects for county-owned buildings. Share your expertise, skills, and knowledge as you mentor the HVAC technicians, manage contractors, and track invoices while overseeing various county-wide HVAC projects. Apply today and get a chance to do what you love and enjoy all of the County benefits.

• Oversee the operation of assigned construction projects to ensure the most efficient use of equipment, supplies, and manpower.

• Schedule contractors and ensure projects are completed per plans and specifications.

• Ensure environmental and building permits are secured and adhere to safety policies and procedures.

• Work with internal contracts and budget team for project solicitations and purchase requisitions.

• Solicits cost estimates, oversee the delivery of parts and material to job sites, and pays invoices upon completion.

• Inspect the work of contractors for compliance with plans and specifications.

• Track time and materials on a computerized work order system, and maintain credit card receipts, project records, and any additional other paperwork.

• Work with the HVAC P.M. team to ensure compliance with county standards and best practices.

• Manage the inventory and warehouse for the HVAC team.

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

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.
• Four (4) years total of experience in construction maintenance.
• With two (2) years of experience in related inspecting.
• College or university-level training in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required construction experience.
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• At least four (4) years of HVAC commercial construction experience.

• At least four (4) years of BAS commercial construction experience.

• ​EPA Universal Certification (CFC).

** Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

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: $23.33 - $25.00/hr, based on your experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, you will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

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! 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 for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms 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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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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