Job Title: HVAC Maintenance Technician

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Operations

Summary

The HVAC Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing, performing installs, repairs and maintenance to a variety of equipment including but not limited to: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, and packaged units throughout the district. The HVAC Maintenance Technician will be expected to work in any building of the school district, as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Duties may include but are not limited to the following)

• Cleans air conditioning and heating units (e.g. coils, condensation pans, drain lines, cooling towers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring units are operating efficiently, correctly and within safety guidelines.
• Coordinates with supervisor and other trades (e.g. inspectors, suppliers, contractors, district personnel, consultants, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects and work orders.
• Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in HVAC systems and energy management control systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs ensuring responsive and corrective action for urgent building operation items, indoor air quality, thermal comfort parameters.
• Estimates labor, materials, and/or equipment needed to complete work projects for the purpose of ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Fabricates or coordinates the fabrication of equipment parts for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing unavailable parts
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations
• Installs HVAC equipment and systems (e.g. actuators, compressors, building control systems, DDC sensors, heat pumps, alarm systems, control panels, energy management control systems, pressure reducing valves, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities.
• Maintains clean and orderly conditions in all working areas for the purpose of observing all safety practices and regulations.

• Maintains records (e.g. equipment repair history, work orders, test reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting required information.
• Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating conditions.
• Monitors HVAC systems and their components (e.g. heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Performs emergence, predictive and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Formal training in chiller, cooling tower, boilers, furnaces, refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance and repair
• 3 to 5 years work related experience
• Computer knowledge

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

HVAC Excellence, NCCER, or PHARRA certification

E.P.A./C.F.C. Universal Certificate

Skills and Abilities  

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Operate equipment used in the installation , repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment
• planning and managing projects
• preparing and maintaining accurate records
• handling of hazardous materials
• Perform heavy manual labor, lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs plus
• Read, understand and apply written instructions including work procedures, product labels, material safety data sheets, and equipment instruction manuals
• Understand and follow verbal instructions
• Follow safety procedures; identify and report safety hazards
• Establish and maintain effective, efficient working relations with co-workers and members of the public; act in a courteous and effective manner when interacting with the public, staff and students
• Work efficiently with limited direct supervision