HVAC Technician

Company: Jacksonville HA
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Jacksonville Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer. It is the policy and the intent of the Jacksonville Housing Authority to provide equality of opportunity in employment for all persons and in all aspects of its personnel policies, programs, practices, operations, and in all its working conditions and relationships with employees and applicants for employment. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class status applicable under local, State of Florida or federal law. POSITION Job Title: HVAC Technician FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt EEO Classification: Craft Worker Salary/Pay Grade: $15.00-$27.31/hour Reports to: Property Manager/Foreman Job Description Job Summary This position performs skilled HVAC work in the maintenance, repair, and renovation of buildings, housing units, and facilities owned, operated, and managed by Jacksonville Housing. The position is also expected to perform general maintenance, repair, and renovation work for Jacksonville Housing buildings, housing units, and facilities as required. Essential Job Functions HVAC Technician will perform skilled HVAC maintenance work, including but not limited to, the installation, repair, and replacement of all sizes of mechanical air conditioning and heating systems, the performance of periodic inspections, and the cleaning and/or lubrication of fans, motors, coils, and pumps throughout the buildings, housing units, and facilities owned, operated or managed by Jacksonville Housing. HVAC Technician will also be expected to perform semi-skilled work in several trade areas related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, units, and equipment; as well as install, maintain, repair, or replace mechanical equipment, appliances, and portable electrical equipment. Assists in planning work according to activity, seasonal, or emergency needs within work assignments. Assists in scheduling, assignment, and supervision of all emergencies, routine, and preventive maintenance work. Assists in the vacancy preparation process. Performs general maintenance work, including, but not limited to HVAC, etc. Performs work and supervises workers in a variety of building maintenance and custodial-related tasks and assignments. Responsible for maintenance, repairs, and cleanliness of assigned vehicle(s) and equipment. Conducts HUD REAC inspections as directed by the supervisors. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains HVAC systems. Coordinates work with the Property Manager, Foreman, and Maintenance Mechanics. Responsible for entering work orders neatly, accurately, and timely. Responsible for informing superiors on work progress and on any conditions/situations which should be called to their attention. The situations warranting declaration of emergency is reported immediately. Immediate and appropriate responses to emergencies are required. Adherence to any applicable safety procedures related to the industry, Jacksonville Housing, local, State of Florida, and federal laws and regulations. Minimum Qualifications Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and vocational/technical training in HVAC work, plus four (4) years of HVAC experience installing and maintaining HVAC equipment and ductwork, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant License. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated thorough knowledge of national, state, and local laws and regulations regarding HVAC systems and equipment, Demonstrated knowledge of building code conformance standards. Demonstrated knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods of the respective trade. Demonstrated skills of mechanical aptitude and mental alertness. Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide all units of measure. Demonstrated ability to describe in writing repair or maintenance problems. Demonstrated ability to diagnose defects and hazards in new and existing environmental control systems. Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions Demonstrated ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, residents, and the public. Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude in representing the proper image of the agency. Demonstrated ability to achieve and maintain a satisfactory attendance record, as defined by the Attendance Policy. Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and successfully conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to cl, and; and persists despite obstacles and opposition. Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers. Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys the necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys an understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively. Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's work, and does a fair share of work. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; attends, supports, and participates in all team building exercises and events. Adaptable/Flexible Skills: Ability to work additional hours if required and work with pressing deadlines and is task oriented. Proactively seeks work assignments when current assignments are completed—takes initiative. Physical Demands Work is principally active. Special physical demands are required, including the ability to repeatedly lift and pull up to 50 lbs., bend, kneel, climb ladders, and do other strenuous activities. Must have the ability to operate a pickup truck and van safely and legally. Must be able to work in adverse Florida weather conditions which include extreme heat and humidity in the summer and cold in the winter. Much of the work will be done in environments that do not have air conditioning or heating. The work involves normal risks or discomforts associated with a skilled trade position. Other: Must be insurable by JHA’s insurance and possess a valid driver’s license. Position Reports to Property Manager/Foreman Leadership Accountability No Supervisory Accountability No Organizational Accountability No Financial Accountability No Customer Accountability Interfaces with customers internally and externally. We anticipate hiring at the minimum of the respective pay grade per contractual obligations. We are an EOE & DFWP. The successful applicant will be required to pass a background check including but not limited to, employment history, criminal record, and driving record, and may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Section 3 candidates preferred. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all the job duties listed, some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

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