Job Summary:

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled work functions associated with installing, repairing, and maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and associated equipment at the Floyd County Jail.  

Essential Functions:

• Supervises a work crew of offenders assigned to work detail; monitors offender activities to ensure security; instructs offenders on proper work techniques; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work.

• Installs, repairs, replaces, and/or maintains a variety of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, equipment, and related components (such as air conditioners, cooling towers, exhaust fans/vents, ice machines, various small appliances, etc.).

• Performs various skilled/semi-skilled and manual work functions associated with installing, repairing, and maintaining heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (such as installing/repairing gas lines, maintaining boiler units, assembling/installing valves and pipes, welding metal components, cutting wall/floor openings to accommodate pipes/fittings, changing air filters, greasing equipment, etc.).

• Observes operation of installed systems and equipment to detect hazards and identify need for adjustment or replacement.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and a Trade/Technical school certificate/diploma, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Within six (6) months of hire, must possess and maintain a Environmental Protection Agency certification and P.O.S.T. Basic Jail Officer Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.