HVAC Maintenance Technician: Elevate Your Career with an Exceptional Benefits Package! Are you a skilled HVAC professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise is valued and your well-being is a top priority? The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia (HACG) is seeking a dedicated HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our team! We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career path with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support you. At HACG, we understand that highly qualified talent deserves more than just a paycheck. That's why we've cultivated an environment where our employees feel supported, secure, and empowered to excel. If you're ready to bring your wide range of skills to a team that truly invests in its people, we encourage you to apply! About the Opportunity This is a full-time, skilled maintenance position related to the Authority’s property management function. Reporting to the Lead Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for completing physical work tasks related to the maintenance and improvement of our properties. This role requires a wide range of skills in one or more trades, and you must also be licensed to complete major HVAC repairs. Salary Range: $20.98 - $30.21 per hour / $43,638.40 - $62,836.80 Annually Unmatched Benefits Designed for Your Success and Well-being HACG is committed to providing an outstanding benefits package that truly stands out. We believe in supporting our employees' financial future, health, and work-life balance from day one. Secure Your Future with Robust Retirement Contributions: • HACG may contribute an impressive up to 15% of your base pay to a 457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Plan after just six months of full-time employment. • You can also voluntarily contribute to a 401(a) Plan from your very first day, provided you're 21 or older. Comprehensive Health Coverage to Keep You Healthy: • We invest in your health by paying 75% of your medical premium. • We also contribute significantly to your dental care, covering 50% of the high option dental premium and 75% of the low option dental premium. • Stay safe and see clearly with our $130 annual reimbursement for prescription safety glasses. Protection for You and Your Loved Ones: • HACG provides 100% employer-paid Life Insurance, offering a death benefit equivalent to 2 times your annual base salary to your designated beneficiary. • Rest easy knowing you're covered by employer-provided Long-Term Disability at no cost to you. Work-Life Balance and Time Off: • Enjoy 9.5 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year. • Benefit from an additional 20 hours of personal time annually. • Accrue sick leave at 1.08 days per month (13 days per year) from your start date, • Receive 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually that you can use flexibly for vacation or sick leave. • Your vacation leave accrues from day one, with generous accrual rates based on years of service: Additional Perks for Your Comfort and Well-being: • Receive an annual reimbursement of up to $125 for approved safety shoes after your probationary period. • Stay fit and healthy with HACG paying 50% of your monthly membership dues for an approved health club facility. What You'll Do As an HVAC Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include: • Performing maintenance tasks in various trades, including HVAC repair, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. • Completing general repair, vacancy preparation, and preventive maintenance tasks. • Providing instruction to other staff members. • Recommending resident charges for damages beyond normal wear and tear. • Representing the Authority on-site in accordance with established policies. • Conducting pre-REAC inspections and other inspections as instructed by the Lead Technician. • Ensuring grounds and common areas are well maintained. • Attending technical training sessions to ensure proficiency in applicable trades. • Performing after-hours emergency services as scheduled. We're Looking for Someone Who Has: • Knowledge of principles, practices, tools, and materials used in one or more building trades, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, heating, or electrical trades. • Skill in using and caring for common hand and power tools for maintenance and construction work. • The ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs across various trades. • The ability to supervise and act as a lead worker for lower-level employees. • The ability to clearly communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing. • The ability to follow oral and written instructions. • The ability to work at elevated heights and perform moderately heavy manual work. • The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, residents, and the general public. • The ability to troubleshoot general maintenance problems. Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent. • A minimum of four years' experience performing general maintenance duties at a multifamily rental property, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Physical Requirements This role involves a variety of physical demands, including operating carpentry, electrical, and plumbing equipment. You must be able to work in wet, damp, hot, cold, confined, or dusty places , and climb ladders or enter crawl spaces. The job requires working while standing for extended periods and the ability to move objects up to 60 pounds, or in excess of 60 pounds with assistance. Special Requirements • Possession of a valid State Class I motor vehicle operator’s license. • Must be insurable by the Authority's Fleet insurance carrier. • A current HVAC license is required. Ready to leverage your expertise in a pivotal role with an organization that values you? Apply today and discover the exceptional benefits of a career with the Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia!
See More Details >>Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary • The HVAC Mechanic / Boiler Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and boiler systems throughout the hospital and its facilities. This role includes routine preventative maintenance, diagnosing system malfunctions, and ensuring optimal system performance to support patient and staff comfort and safety. The position supports overall Engineering Department operations and participates in a mandatory on-call rotation. Essential Functions • Operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and HVAC systems • Change air filters and perform water treatment chemical tests • Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and boiler systems and associated equipment. Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical devices including pumps, motors, medical air systems, and fan coil units • Respond to maintenance calls and perform scheduled preventive maintenance • Maintain accurate records of equipment service and maintenance • Supervise and assist Maintenance Technicians I and II when assigned • Comply with all applicable safety and regulatory standards • Participate in departmental meetings, training, and required documentation • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations • Good working knowledge of HVAC, boiler systems, and general mechanical operations • Proficient in the use of hand and power tools • Strong problem-solving, diagnostic, and technical skills • Effective communication and teamwork abilities. Computer skills helpful for maintenance logs and documentation • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently under semi-stressful conditions Qualifications Education • High school diploma or GED required • Some college preferred Licenses/Certifications • HVAC Journeyman license required • Department of Labor (DOL) Boiler Operator license required • Additional certifications may be required within time frame specified by facility policy Experience • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in HVAC and boiler operations • Hospital or healthcare facility experience strongly preferred
See More Details >>This position is responsible for performing HVAC repair and maintenance on city-owned facilities. • Installs and repairs refrigeration, heating, and cooling equipment and pumps for chilled water, condensed water, and boosters. • Performs preventive maintenance. • Maintains chillers, filters, fans, office heat boxes, plumbing, controllers, and the ADJ. • Cleans and changes filters. • Adjusts the air flow. • Assists plumbers and electricians. • Repairs or replaces ceiling tiles. • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Knowledge of the principles of modern refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning. • Knowledge of electricity for refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems. • Knowledge of the maintenance of chillers. • Knowledge of plumbing principles. • Knowledge of the principles and applications of bronzing and welding. • Skill in interpersonal relations. • Skill in oral and written communication. • Ability to operate machinery used in perfomrning essential job functions. • Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six months but may be altered. The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. • Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. • Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. • Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. • Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine. • Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. • Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. • Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand. • Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. • Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. • Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. • Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. • Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. • Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. • Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. • Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. • Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction. • Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. • Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. • Standing – for sustained periods of time. • Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. • Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word. • Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise. • Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. • Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. • Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. • Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. • Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. • Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. The work is typically performed in an office, library, computer room, stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Columbus, GA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 35,983 HVAC professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Columbus, GA. The industry projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Columbus earn an average of $458.22 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing an annual salary of $108,000. Vocational schools, trade associations, and platforms like Guild offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a lucrative career in the thriving HVAC sector.
