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Master Craftsman - Building Maintenance - HVAC

  • $52,020 Per Year

Highlights

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for performing and executing skilled installation, preventative maintenance, repairs and operations of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration systems, boilers, cooling towers, pumps/motors, chillers, chemical water treatment systems, and direct digital control systems in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and building codes for the Building Maintenance Department and for providing related special training and instruction to staff members. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGA
IndustryEducation
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttp://www.gcpsjobs.org

Description

id='p103707_'>Master Craftsman - Building Maintenance - HVAC JobID: 103707

Position Type:

Oth Classified Support Person/Master Craftsman

Date Posted:

7/28/2026

Location:

Hamilton Mill Dist Maint Shop

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Job Code: Master Craftsman - 030137 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Bldg Maintenance - HVAC - 262850 Empl Class: NA Minimum Salary: $52,020.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $82,460.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 245

Target Openings: 1

Job Description: Show/Hide

License and Certification Qualifications:

  • Valid Georgia driver's license and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) Recovery license Required
  • Industry or military journeyman certificate, trade, or contractor license Preferred

Education Qualifications:

  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
  • HVAC technical training Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

  • 5 years HVAC and refrigeration or similar demonstrated acceptable experience Required

Skills Qualifications:

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately
  • Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
  • Ability to follow HVAC and refrigeration technical instructions and diagrams
  • Knowledge of all HVAC and refrigeration codes, procedures, materials, and safety procedures
  • Knowledge and use of desktop and portable computers

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing and executing skilled installation, preventative maintenance, repairs and operations of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration systems, boilers, cooling towers, pumps/motors, chillers, chemical water treatment systems, and direct digital control systems in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and building codes for the Building Maintenance Department and for providing related special training and instruction to staff members.

  • Work on Heating, Cooling & Ventilation (HVAC), refrigeration equipment, and controls using accepted procedures and codes as directed.

  • Diagnose and repair malfunctioning HVAC and refrigeration equipment and controls.

  • Install HVAC and refrigeration equipment per code.

  • Maintain and regulate HVAC and refrigeration equipment accurately.

  • Record repairs made and parts used according to department guidelines.

  • Utilize computers when performing work efficiently and effectively.

  • Assume responsibility for materials issued out of inventory and truck stock.

  • Maintain and account for all tools, parts, and equipment issued according to department guidelines.

  • Ensure access to all tools, parts, and equipment issued.

  • Supervise private contractors and other district employees if assigned to perform required work.

  • Plan and direct appointed personnel in the daily work schedule as required.

  • Monitor and maintain safe work procedures.

  • Monitor and maintain work according to building and safety codes.

  • Train private contractors and other district employees as necessary to work according to codes.

  • Assist in the training of HVAC technicians in their development and HVAC skills.

  • Work with other personnel in the trade area and other department personnel.

  • Coordinate with other craftsmen in completing assignments.

  • Cooperate with and maintain a positive relationship with all other district personnel.

  • Service and repair different types and makes of equipment for the Building Maintenance Department.

  • Participate in training for repairing new types of items used throughout the county.

  • Work as required after normal work hours

  • Be on call after normal working hours for a period of seven days.

  • Be subject to being called 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Assist other district, department, and division personnel in value engineering, building commissioning, and technical problem resolution.

  • Assist other district, department, and division personnel in training including safety, trade, procedures, equipment, and interpersonal skills.

  • Assist with the supervision of special projects and work teams.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

About Company

Gwinnett County Public Schools is a high achieving, honored school system, located in the metro Atlanta area.  GCPS is the largest school system in Georgia with more than 180,000 students and continuing to grow.  That growth can be attributed to the fact that Gwinnett is a school system of choice for people moving to the Atlanta area.  Gwinnett County citizens highly value the important role education plays in building a thriving, global community and they strongly support the school system’s pursuit of excellence.  Gwinnett County Public Schools is a three-time finalist for the Broad Prize of Urban Education (2009, 2010 & 2014) and 2 time winner of the 2010 and 2014 Broad Prize, designating it as one of the nation’s top urban school districts.  GCPS was voted a Forbes Magazine Top Employer and a 3- time Top Employer for Women.  Gwinnett also boasts National Blue Ribbon Schools and a host of schools recognized at the state level.

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