Job Description
Salary : $59,570.00 - $67,551.00 Annually
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00565
Department: Facility Services
Opening Date: 06/05/2025
Summary/Objective The Skilled Trade Specialist (HVAC) will provide general facility maintenance for all County owned facilities and properties with an emphasis on HVAC systems. The Skilled Trade Specialist is a skilled generalist and licensed/certified professional that performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the operation and maintenance of facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities - Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment and components to manufacturers recommendation, i.e. valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, lubrication, etc.
- Make rounds of all equipment rooms to identify and repair any potential problems and keep the systems and rooms clean.
- Must be knowledgeable in general exhaust, smoke exhaust and related systems. Ensure that general exhaust systems, smoke exhaust systems, air handlers, dampers, and their associated controls work as designed in conjunction with Fire Alarm systems and schedules of operations.
- Must be able to replace bearings and seals on fan systems, motors and pumps.
- Responds to maintenance and service requests.
- Utilizes the department's computerized maintenance management system (Asset Essentials) on a mobile device to create new work orders, complete assigned preventative maintenance work orders, complete assigned work order requests, etc.
- Performs inspections and/or operational tests of equipment and systems to determine proper operation and current condition. Performs scheduled and routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC and other building systems.
- Cleans, maintains and repairs steam boilers, water heaters and replaces parts as needed.
- Maintains on-going required continued education, professional licenses and/or certifications as required by the position.
Required Skills and Abilities - Be able to use a computer for ordering and researching parts.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Interpret blue prints, shop drawings, sketches and diagrams.
- Effectively and safely, operate a variety of tools and equipment.
- Comply with detailed label precautions/warnings.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to solve problems, make sound decisions and use good judgement.
- Maintain consistent and courteous customer service.
- Understand that working hours for this position will vary and may include weekends.
- Position is required to work a rotating on-call.
- Must be able to work independently with little direction.
- Must be familiar with an array of commercial HVAC system types and designs.
- Must be familiar with cooling towers and their operations and able to repair potential problems.
- Must be familiar with boiler and chiller plants to maintain system temperatures and equipment run times.
Other Responsibilities - Identify and become familiar with the locations of all HVAC equipment and how they function in each building.
- Assist with construction/remodel planning and installation of HVAC systems.
- Learn basics of equipment management controls system (Metasys) and be able to start, stop, seek status or change conditions of HVAC systems.
- Assists other department staff in completing a wide range of facility renovations and repair work as assigned.
- Performs light administrative functions such as responding to emails, answering phone calls, typing reports, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Respond to fire alarms and be familiar with fire panels.
- Operates a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drills and various hand tools to perform work. Maintains tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
- Assures compliance with safety practices and procedures.
- Inventories' parts stock as required.
- Works with the Maintenance Supervisor to purchase tools, equipment and materials needed.
- Ensures that their assigned county vehicle is clean, neat and organized.
- Follows safety procedures and standards to ensure safety of themselves, co-workers and the public.
Education and Experience - High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
- Minimum of 10 years of commercial HVAC experience is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications - Must currently possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver License.
- EPA certification is required.
- Class A HVAC license preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Must be able to work in both outdoor and indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures or inclement weather conditions. Exposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes and hazardous substances. Work performed in and around a correctional facility.
- Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work.
- Must be able to work at heights, climbing and descending ladders, scaffolding and lifts.
- Must be able to work in confined or uncomfortable spaces.
- Good vision is required to read printed materials, computer screens and mobile devices and to distinguish colors.
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the phone or radio.
- Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, mobile device and to operate tools and equipment.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach while performing duties.
- Must be able to use masks, respirators or other devices as needed.
- Possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
Travel - Must be able to safely operate a pick-up truck in the performance of duties.
- May occasionally be required to attend training classes, seminars or conferences.
HOLIDAYS Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Administrative Day (Employee's Choice)
Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.
VACATION LEAVE 1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).
SICK LEAVE 1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.
SICK LEAVE POOL Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.
MILITARY LEAVE Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:
(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,
(2) public service assignment,
(3) attending to important personal business.
CITIZENSHIP LEAVE Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
MEDICAL INSURANCE Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
DRUG CARD COVERAGE Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.
*Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay. DENTAL INSURANCE Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
RETIREMENT Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.
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