HVAC Mechanic - Buildings & Grounds Department

Description

POSTING NUMBER : N154-2526


POSTING DATE : October 17, 2025


CLOSING DATE : Until filled


POSITION : HVAC Mechanic - Buildings & Grounds Department


REPORTS TO : Mechanical Supervisor of the Buildings & Grounds Department


PRIMARY FUNCTION : Responsible for the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs of all HVAC mechanical systems in all of the Hartford Public school facilities.


TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive daily work orders from supervisor.
• Trouble shoot and repair the following equipment/devices: Air handling systems, duct work, thermostat control, pneumatic controls, and automated Building Systems (DDC) for all schools; steam piping, hot and cold-water piping, valves, controls, etc.; boiler and burner controls and repairs; chillers, chilled pumps, piping and controls; hot water pumps and controls; air compressors, air piping, refrigeration, dryers, etc. any other mechanical systems and control as may be required.
• Utilize Brightly work order system in order to record and muaintain log of repairs performed.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.
• Work independently

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School or vocational school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of mechanical and HVAC and maintenance experience.
• Must possess two (2) years of HVAC construction and maintenance experience within a large plant, educational facilities preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and the ability to perform in the trade from sketches and blueprints.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety protection of the trade together with the specific requirements imposed upon workmen in the performance of work by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Must possess general knowledge of hazardous materials such as asbestos (ACM) and/or but not limited to PCB's and lead.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of all power and hand tools commonly employed in the performance of the trade.
• Ability to layout work, plan the execution of work, and to estimate time and materials.
• Must have valid CT driver's license and willing to use own vehicle if requested (reimbursement available)
• Ability to trouble shoot and/or repair within the school plan any installation or structural portion of a building related to area assigned.
• Must be able to lift more than 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work at height greater than five feet and work from flat roof tops of schools.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Must possess one or more of the following licenses as issued by the State of Connecticut, S-1, S-2, D-1 or D-2


EVALUATION : Every 30 working days until the end of the initial probationary period of 120 working days.

Evaluated annually.


SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Twelve-month work year; forty-hour work week. Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. May be required to work second shift hours of 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Salary Schedule 84, $64,952 - $70,152.


UNION AFFILIATION :

The Board recognized Local 566 American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees, AFSCME as the exclusive bargaining unit for this position.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE : To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools' online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at . Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates' application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

Benefits

Hartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) is a diverse community of educators and approximately 16,000 students attending 39 distinctive magnet, community, and neighborhood schools, located in the capital city of Connecticut. We are committed to being a leader in innovative urban education, cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gap, and preparing students for college and life.


Hartford Public Schools acknowledges that systems of injustice exist in our nation and our community. Our district is committed to addressing systemic barriers to create a culture of equity that benefits all students. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse team of culturally competent educators. We strive to have our team reflect the different perspectives of our families and community so that we can work together to overcome obstacles, close the opportunity gaps, and prepare our students for continuous success.


HPS recruits and selects diverse educators, who are committed to our instructional vision to develop students' individual, academic, social, and emotional capacities and growth within the classroom and beyond. Highly talented and qualified candidates with a passion for urban education, a commitment to our Hartford students, families, and community are strongly encouraged to apply immediately!


Why Should You Choose Hartford Public Schools?

Hartford Public Schools is seeking excellent candidates and wants to provide the best experience for you. We have put together a comprehensive package of benefits and incentives, including:

• Competitive salary
• Sign-On incentives
• Career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in school governance councils
• Loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement
• Rich health care plan (including dental & vision)
• Life insurance
• Residency differential for teachers who reside in Hartford (3% of base salary)
• New teacher induction
• In-school teacher mentor

DIVERSITY AMONG US: Hartford Public Schools is a diverse community of scholars and staff; racially, socioeconomically, culturally, and more. Among our approximately 16,000 students, there are 88 languages spoken; 21% of our student population are multilingual learners. Over 85% of the population are students of color. At Hartford Public Schools, we work deliberately to recruit and hire staff of various backgrounds. Currently, our staff identify as:

• American Indian: 0.09%
• Asian: 2.02%
• Black: 24.07%
• White: 46.26%
• Hispanic: 24.24%
• Other: 1.11%
• Not Reported/Unknown: 2.22%

REPRESENT HARTFORD: The state of Connecticut is seated on the northeastern seaboard. Hartford is within an hour's drive of the coastline and is centrally located between New York City and Boston. Hartford is one of America's oldest and most historic cities, made up of 17 unique neighborhoods rich in history and diversity. It is commonly known as the "insurance capital" due to its prominence beginning in the 19th century as home to many of the most prestigious insurance companies in the U.S., many of which still call Hartford home today. The city features world-class museums, entertainment, and sports venues and is home to several major companies. An array of restaurants reflecting cuisines from all over the world attract people from far and wide, and more than 200 arts, heritage, and cultural organizations in the Hartford region provide hundreds of events year-round. In addition, several universities and colleges are in Hartford and the surrounding towns, allowing easy access to advanced degree programs.


An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D


Note: This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future certified teaching opportunities. The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.


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