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Do you have experience with advanced HVAC systems and team management?
In this role, you will supervise the daily activities of Facilities work units, including HVAC and Fire/Life Safety staff, as well as support contractors. Apply today to turn your passion into purpose - while enjoying a full range of valuable County benefits.

• Lead and supervise the daily activities and operations of assigned staff.
• Establish work priorities and adjust the schedules to meet objectives.
• Monitor assignments, conduct field visits, and perform spot checks to ensure quality.
• Oversee the staff safety practices and provide education and guidance as needed.
• Assist in hiring, developing, and evaluating departmental staff.
• Complete performance reviews and manage corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Acts as primary County contact for HVAC systems at all County facilities.
• Delegate work assignments and service needs to HVAC and Fire/Life Safety staff and contractors.
• Mentor the HVAC and Fire/Life Safety staff.
• Coordinate and oversee HVAC and Fire/Life Safety preventative maintenance programs, ensuring proper practices and documentation.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Building, Construction, or related field.
• - OR - Two (2) year associate's degree AND two (2) years of experience in the related field. 
• - OR - A High School diploma AND four (4) years of related experience in the related field. 
• One (1) year of supervisory experience (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted) in related field.
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of applicable state and local regulations and ordinances.
• Advanced knowledge of the methods, equipment, principles, practices, troubleshooting and techniques of commercial Fire/Life Safety and HVAC systems using chillers, cooling towers, thermal storage, pumps, AHU’s, VFD’s, BAS and common peripherals.
• Understanding of Building Automation System(s) methods and integration with other building systems.
• Knowledge of construction plans and specifications and ability to interpret and conduct construction/maintenance inspections and evaluations.
• Ten (10) years of related experience; three (3) of which, are related to chiller plant applications to a commercial office building.
• Posses the IAQ and Energy Management certification.
• Advanced HVAC trade software programming.
• Understanding of the Archibus work order management, Johnson & Trane Controls, VFD Programming & Terminoligy.

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. 

**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 years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $27.49 - $30.00/ hour, based on 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, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. 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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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. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

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