Anticipated Vacancy - Maintenance Technician HVAC-R

Title: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (HVAC-R) DEFINITION: Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, and custodial equipment. Under the supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Candidates should have a higher degree of journey level skills than entry level positions, work independently and perform a variety of duties.

To be successful in this role, ideal candidates must have a preventative outlook, possess and utilize initiative, and have excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: They include the following and other duties may be assigned: Perform skilled mechanical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, boiler systems and related equipment and facilities. Install, maintain and repair cooling towers, chillers, pumps, motors and compressors.

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of control systems to include direct digital control (DDC) systems. Respond to and assist with coordinating responses to service calls accordingly. Operate and maintain specialized equipment related to assigned activities; perform preventive maintenance tasks on assigned equipment as needed; submit orders for materials per established procedures.

Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities. Plan and lay out work related to HVAC & R. Perform a variety of related skilled and unskilled tasks as assigned by the position.

Communicate with other personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE Knowledge of: HVAC & R equipment and controls common to institutional and large office buildings. Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment.

Organizational ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems. Health and safety regulations. Operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in HVAC & R maintenance and repair.

Building codes related to the HVAC & R trade. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Shop math applicable to the building trades.

Technical aspects of the HVAC & R trade. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Oral and written communication skills.

Record-keeping techniques. Ability to: Troubleshoot and diagnose systems malfunctions. Provide repair estimates.

Participate in a variety of skilled activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for designated buildings and facilities. Work from blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, manuals and diagrams. Plan and lay out HVAC & R work.

Operate and maintain tools, equipment and machinery used in the HVAC & R trade. Observe health and safety regulations and procedures. Replace defective parts and components as necessary.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and timelines.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Work independently with little direction. Maintain various records related to work performed.

Work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no notice. Work in confined spaces. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the HVAC & R area and five years increasingly responsible journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC & R systems and equipment including experience in a lead capacity.

HVAC trade school completion - preferred Associates degree - preferred 5 years of experience in the field - preferred LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver's license. Must be able to operate automatic and standard transmission vehicles and all District-owned vehicles. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools (power or manual tools). Hearing and speaking to exchange information (person to person, on the phone, in group settings). Seeing to read and perform HVAC & R functions.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects up 100 pounds with assistance. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Heavy physical labor.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching (repeated). Climbing ladders and working from heights. Standing for extended periods of time.

Driving and or operating mobile equipment. Use of personal protective equipment. Use of office equipment (computer, printer, telephone, etc.).

Walking for extended periods of time. Crawling Gripping and or holding. .

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoor/Outdoor/Maintenance shop environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Hazards include: Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Exposure to high voltage and electrical shock. Working at heights. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases. Subject to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system and/or skin. Subject to extreme hot areas (near ovens, etc.) and cold areas (freezers).

FLSA: Non-Exempt