HVACElectrical Assistant

HVAC/Electrical Assistant

(Safety Services Department)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative headquartered in Andalusia AL is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouths member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.

PowerSouths most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouths number one core value and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of this position is to assist in the installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair at PowerSouth Headquarters Point A facilities Roby House Telecommunications facilities and district offices heating and cooling systems electrical circuitry related refrigeration equipment fire alarm access doors and gates piping and miscellaneous equipment to ensure continuous operation and optimal efficiency of equipment. Incumbent must possess a certificate or Associate degree in HVAC Industrial Electronics or a related addition incumbent must hold the EPA Section 608 Technician Universal Certification and must also possess a valid drivers license. Incumbent must be capable of installing troubleshooting and performing required major and minor preventative maintenance to central heating and cooling units and other electrical and mechanical equipment. Incumbent must be proficient with multimeter amp prob refrigerant gauges and refrigerant reclaiming pump and associated equipment as well as must possess the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry specifications bills of material etc. Incumbent must have the ability to work independently and to make timely decisions as needed. The position requires the ability to operate a vehicle in a constant state of alertness safely and without being a direct threat to self or others either with or without any reasonable accommodations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with installing maintaining and troubleshooting the HVAC equipment including control systems for same drinking fountains and ice machines; performs repairs promptly with a systematic preventative maintenance program.
• Assists with installing and maintaining lighting and electrical systems and equipment including UPS (uninterruptible power supplies) standby generator sets and associated computer control systems and overhead cranes at PowerSouth Headquarters.
• Assists with maintaining fire alarm/suppression systems including computer controls for same.
• Assists with maintaining and installing janitorial equipment and small appliances including snack food vending machines.
• Assists with performing general maintenance tasks for heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Assists with installing maintaining and troubleshooting access doors entry gates and roll up doors at Headquarters and district offices.
• Assists with installing and repairing iron piping and associated equipment to include pumps valves and control switches.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting teamwork group goals and objectives properly communicating and cooperating within the PowerSouth organization and with member systems as well as demonstrating and promoting standards of respect and dignity accountability integrity and trustworthiness.

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen background check and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouths website at by March 24 2026.

EOE including disability/vets

Required Experience:

Junior IC