Sr. HVACR Mechanic (1st Shift)

Job Title

Installs, repairs, and maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

Examples of duties:

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and services a wide variety of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including oil and gas fired hot water and low-pressure steam boiler burners, pumps, compressors, condensers, electronic and pneumatic temperature control systems, and related parts and assemblies.
• Screws, bolts, and brazes parts to assemble HVACR components such as motors, pneumatic and electronic controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, and pipes.
• Diagnoses malfunctions of HVACR equipment. Evaluates and tests equipment and component operations. Dismantles systems and components. Replaces and adjusts defective or worn parts.
• Records and maintains accurate records of work performed, time and materials used. Prepares lists to ensure efficient use of parts and supplies to be requisitioned for assigned jobs.
• Drives an automobile or light truck to transport workers and equipment to and from job sites. Lifts and carries HVACR equipment, parts, tools, and supplies. Climbs ladders, crawls, bends, and stoops to access HVACR systems.
• Communicates appropriately and frequently with faculty, school administrators, supervisor/manager(s) and other employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications education, training, and experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Possession of a State of Maryland journey HVACR license or an equivalent fulfills experiential requirement.

Licenses and certifications:

• Possession of a State of Maryland journey HVACR license or an equivalent.
• Possession of a Type I and II technician's certification (CFC certification) approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent.
• Possession of a Baltimore County journey gas fitter license or an equivalent preferred.
• Required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration repair. Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations governing refrigerant handling and disposal.
• Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and associated equipment. Skill in testing and diagnosing malfunctioning equipment and systems. Skill in determining necessary procedures for repair. Skill in selecting appropriate tools, equipment, and parts needed to complete work. Skill in leading and instructing others. Skill in keeping records of work performed.

Physical and environmental conditions:

• The work of this class entails heavy physical labor including frequent walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, bending, digging, lifting, and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight, ascending/descending ladders, scaffolds, stairs and the use of tools and equipment.
• Works in confined spaces in proximity to loud machinery, frequently requires accessing and positioning oneself to reach limited access spaces including but not limited to crawl spaces, roofs, trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
• Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery in adverse weather conditions and travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.

Conditions of employment:

Persons appointed to this classification are designated as essential personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency.

In addition to working the assigned work schedule, persons appointed to this class work scheduled overtime and must be available for emergency overtime when the need arises by responding to overtime calls before and after standard scheduled hours of work.

Persons appointed to this class may be requested to work an alternative schedule or shift temporarily as designated by supervisor.

A license to drive in the State of Maryland and the ability to drive a pickup truck or van is required.

License(s) if/when required for this position are subject to verification and must be maintained in good and active standing during the duration of employment without lapse. Lapse or void in valid/active licensure may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Attendance and participation in training and related activities to attain gas fitter licensure and/or gas-related work certifications.

Some positions in this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Pay rates range from $30.37 - $45.83 per hour.

Grade: 11/American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) pay scale. Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools.

Other compensation: This position may also be eligible for comp time as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at

Retirement and benefits eligibility:

Retirement: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

Application instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-employment requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

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