Mechanic Class E - HVAC Technician

Mechanic E, HVAC Technician

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Mechanic E, HVAC Technician. The Office of Facilities will support the vision for Camden City School District by ensuring that students' school environments are conducive to and facilitate student learning. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, Maintenance, the HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing all district heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment.

Specific duties include repairing, rebuilding, and replacing bearings, motors, heat exchangers, air conditioning compressors, heating boilers, ventilation and air conditioning systems, air filters.

Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: expediting all work orders assigned in accordance with directions provided by Facilities Manager, keeping records on all projects in a manner set up by the Facilities Manager and maintaining accounting records properly, analyzing, troubleshooting, installing, repairing, rebuilding, adjusting and replacing mechanical equipment such as, but not limited to, bearings, motors, heat exchangers, boilers, ventilating and air conditioning compressors, water and pneumatic valves, humidity control units, coolers, freezers and exhaust hoods, analyzing, troubleshooting, installing repair, rebuilding, replacing and adjusting pneumatic, electrical and electro-pneumatic and digital control systems. Query and monitor control systems as they relate to energy management and preventative maintenance operations, inspecting and verifying the operation and safety of all heating boilers, rooftop/packaged units, air handling units and ventilation systems, repairing and maintaining all line voltage, equipment voltage and control voltages. Respond to emergencies in building, performing regularly scheduled maintenance on HVAC/R System, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills, communicating, interacting and working effectively and cooperatively, recognizing the importance of safety in the workplace, including Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA) regulations, practicing safe work habits, utilizing appropriate safety equipment and reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator, performing other duties as may be assigned by supervisor(s), ensuring proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices, being available when called upon by the Supervisor or Central Administrators after the regular workday for any weather related and general emergencies.

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds to pack, load, and deliver orders; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds, including raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Frequently bends and twists holding items weighing up to 50 pounds. Climbing/balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses. Subject to extreme temperatures (temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour, which may be exacerbated by wind and/or humidity). Subject to atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events. Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests. Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

Reports To: Foreman/Facilities Operations Officer. Evaluated By: Foreman/Facilities Operations Officer. Salary Range: Communications Workers of America (CWA) Mechanic E Salary Scale. Employment Period: Twelve months, non-tenurable position. Union Affiliation: Communications Workers of America. Minimum Starting Salary: $39,851.01. Maximum Starting Salary: $56,149.75. Residency Requirement: Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011 are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed. The Camden City School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval).