Maintenance Technician - HVAC

The Pennington School is seeking a Maintenance Technician – HVAC responsible for the overall maintenance of the School community's heating and cooling systems. This position reports to the assistant director of Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs light maintenance of all heating, cooling, and ventilation systems and completes preventative maintenance
• Responds to emergency calls for system and equipment failure
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and orders parts and materials for job completion to ensure safety of systems and trouble-free operation
• Reads blueprints and isometrics, prepares sketches as required to document work
• Performs additional duties requested by the supervisor/maintenance manager in order to ensure the effective and efficient operation in the community
• Participates in general maintenance activities on all buildings (not limited to a certain zone or building)
• Plans, organizes, and schedules the work in a manner consistent with efficient standards
• Delivers on-time services to students, faculty, and staff for heat, air conditioning and ventilation in all buildings
• Repairs or replaces pumps, filters, valves, controls, sensors, and related components
• Maintains log books pertaining to HVAC equipment
• Maintains a clean and orderly mechanical room
• Maintain HVAC Equipment to maximize efficiency and extend useful life along with maintaining a healthy environment for building occupants"
• Performs tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned as necessary
• Manages building controls systems

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current EPA certification to handle refrigerants
• NJ Black Seal license
• High school diploma or GED
• 5 plus years of HVAC maintenance experience preferred
• Valid New Jersey driver's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL) with required school bus endorsements, as applicable. Employees required to hold a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing pursuant to federal law
• Ability to implement plans and direction and to work effectively under general supervision
• Ability to adjust to new industry techniques and become familiar with new equipment as required
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, residents, faculty, staff, and colleagues
• Flexibility and integrity to work in a collaborative, trust-based environment and to assist in other areas of the department as needed
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and follow all safety protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Ability to work effectively in all weather conditions and throughout all seasons
• Availability for overtime and on-call assignments, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and weather-related emergencies, as needed
• Must successfully complete required background screening and fingerprinting in accordance with New Jersey Department of Education requirements and School policy
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including frequent bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, lifting, and walking, and lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds

The position requires frequent walking throughout campus and the ability to climb stairs, as not all campus buildings have elevators. The position also requires the ability to perform physical tasks associated with cleaning, maintenance, event setup, snow removal, and other campus needs.

Hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The minimum hourly rate for this position is $33.00. The actual offer will be commensurate with skills and experience. The Pennington School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

The Pennington School is a coeducational, independent school committed to developing individual excellence in all of its students. Located on a 55-acre campus in Pennington, New Jersey, the School is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience within a vibrant and supportive community.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

The Pennington School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.