HVAC Controls Tech

HVAC Controls Tech

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03765

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

04/28/2026

Closing Date

6/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

Class Summary

Gwinnett County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of HVAC Controls Technician (Tech and Senior levels) to support a 24/7 detention facility. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS) that are critical to facility operations.

Job Description

The HVAC Controls Technician performs installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of HVAC systems and building automation control systems. The HVAC Controls Technician Senior performs advanced diagnostics, investigates system malfunctions, determines root causes, and implements effective solutions. This position may serve as a lead to staff and coordinate work with contractors.

Essential Duties

• Serving as a lead to staff, including training, assigning, monitoring work, and providing technical guidance
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Investigating equipment and system failures, determining root causes, and performing efficient repairs
• Designing, fabricating, and installing customized HVAC solutions as needed
• Monitoring and adjusting BAS systems to optimize performance and efficiency
• Coordinating with contractors for installations, maintenance, and repairs
• Performing preventative maintenance across all HVAC system levels
• Responding to emergency HVAC calls in a timely manner
• Researching and recommending new technologies and equipment
• Maintaining records, reports, and assist with budget input
• Managing inventory of HVAC equipment and materials

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• Public safety background investigation which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, credit check, and fingerprinting.
• On-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade

The grade for this position is B25(3) and C41(3). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• HVAC Tech B25(3) - $63,017 - $100,827

• High School Diploma or GED

• Four years of progressively responsible residential and commercial experience

• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Georgia State Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (restricted) license

• Valid Drivers License

• HVAC Tech Sr. C41(3) - $68,534 - $113,081

• High School Diploma or GED

• Six years of progressively responsible residential and commercial experience

• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Georgia State Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (unrestricted) license

• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) (Trane, Johnson Controls, Siemens, etc.)
• Experience with controls troubleshooting and system integration
• Experience working in large or complex facilities (institutional, government, healthcare, or industrial)
• Ability to work independently and respond to critical system issues

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please HVAC Tech and HVAC Tech Sr.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Do you have any commitments that would not allow you to work on various shifts, weekends, holidays, or other periods (other than military duty)?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes to the above question, please provide details. If no, type "N/A" as your response.

03

Have you been convicted of or pled nolo to D.U.I., D.W.I., or similar offense within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

04

Over a period of time the duties and responsibilities of a position will tend to change. This may arise from technological changes, or changes in department policies and procedures. Are you willing to accept changes in the duties and responsibilities for the position which you have applied?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of commercial and residential HVAC experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

06

Do you have a Georgia State Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (restricted) or Class II (unrestricted) license?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes to question 6, which license do you have? If no, please type N/A.

08

Any falsification or omission will be grounds for disqualification. All information will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Have you been completely honest with us when completing your application for employment and this questionnaire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com