HVAC Technician II

HVAC Technician II

The HVAC Technician II installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems within the school district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs mechanical functions required to ensure efficient operation of air conditioning, refrigeration, and/or heating plant systems.
• Installs services and repairs all types of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems, including all temperature, pressure, combustion, and safety control systems.
• Performs overhauls on or repairs reciprocating, centrifugal, and absorption-type air conditioning and refrigeration chillers and compressors.
• Performs overhauls on or repairs gas and oil burners, boilers, hot air furnaces, and control systems.
• Adjusts and balances air, steam, and hot-water controls for maximum efficiency in heating and air-conditioning
• Performs major repairs to all types of HVAC units, including valves, piping, fans, fan shafts, bearings, sheaves, belts, and guards; and repairs or replaces steam, hot water, chill water, and air conditioning DX coils.
• Performs major repairs to all sizes and types of pumps, including chill water, condenser, hot water, condensate/vacuum, and air/oil pumps.
• Operates shop equipment, machinery, and testing equipment for troubleshooting heating and air conditioning systems.
• Installs, rolls, and beads all types of boiler condenser tubes and performs work with torches, welding equipment, electrical hand tools, and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoots and assists in the field repairs of energy management systems in emergencies.
• Services and repairs cooling towers, fans, and air-cooled condensers as needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience at the journeyman level in the installation, servicing, and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, and/or heating plants preferred.
• Three years of experience in commercial HVAC repair required.
• Some experience with energy management systems, including Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, and some computer skills to include IPad, LCDs on frequency drives, boilers, chillers, and rooftop units.

Licenses/Certifications:

• A journeyman mechanical license is required, or must obtain one within 1 year of the probation period.
• Must hold the universal certification for refrigerant transition and recovery.
• Must hold a valid Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a working knowledge of pneumatic controls.
• Must have excellent knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the trade.
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and sketches, and have knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Must have the ability to analyze and correct HVAC equipment malfunctions.
• Must have sufficient strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks of lifting, stooping, bending, and carrying HVAC equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all different types of weather conditions and service HVAC equipment in confined spaces.
• Must have the ability to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and school/department administration and staff.

Physical Demands:

Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work involves frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling, grasping, and repetitive motion, as well as occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The position requires frequent use of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, as well as the ability to feel and manipulate objects with precision. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange information, and hearing is necessary to perceive information at normal spoken-word levels and to detect equipment sounds. Visual acuity is required for inspecting small parts, identifying defects, reading gauges and instruments, and observing work surroundings with accuracy and depth perception.

Work Environment:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions. The employee may be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, fumes, oils, and other atmospheric conditions associated with maintenance and repair tasks. The position may require the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, gloves, and safety eyewear, when handling hazardous or airborne materials. Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts and other job-related hazards, which are mitigated through adherence to established safety procedures. Tasks are performed under regular supervision and may require physical effort over extended periods, as well as responsiveness to changing environmental and operational demands.

Start Date: Based on School Board approval

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Richmond Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).