HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

The Great Valley School District is seeking a dedicated and professional HVAC Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for the daily operation of all HVAC systems, which includes heating and cooling loops, AHU's, VAV's, Heat Pumps, Chillers, Cooling Towers, VFDs, boilers, pumps, FCU's, ventilation, humidity controls, thermostats, BAS controls and systems, unit heaters, wall units, refrigerants, and associated ductwork, piping, valves, and wiring.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily work orders via the CMMS work order system by priority and urgency
• Respond to daily emergencies and after-hours emergencies as they arise and work on resolving them in a timely and efficient manner. Overtime may be necessary.
• Assist the Supervisor of Facilities in developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for all building HVAC systems internally and externally
• Make repairs on all HVAC systems within and outside of district buildings
• Complete follow-up inspections of various work orders and maintenance jobs, and submit any and all deficiencies to the Supervisor of Facilities
• Order materials as needed to make repairs, replacements, and installation of HVAC systems
• Assist with snow removal at buildings. Overtime may be necessary.
• Work with the maintenance team and head custodians to coordinate any work that ensures the building's HVAC operation
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to get multiple tasks and assignments completed for the school district
• Make suggestions for HVAC systems improvements to the Supervisor of Facilities
• Maintain good work attendance and punctuality
• Maintain records, invoices, receipts, and slips of all materials or contracted services for the facilities office
• Responsible for PCard consumable materials receipts and the completion of monthly statements
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
• Working knowledge of building automation systems and how to utilize them as a tool for energy conservation
• Report all safety issues to the Supervisor of Facilities and perform necessary tasks to ensure safety of building occupants
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor of Facilities

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Licensed in a trade or appropriate training or education from a technical school
• EPA refrigerant certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to hear (40 decibel loss maximum), verbally communicate, and see with near acuity of 20 inches or less with normal depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Climb to a height of 10 feet or more, balancing on ladders, scaffolding, and catwalks.
• Exposure to various physical hazards and atmospheric conditions that may affect respiratory system and/or skin.
• Able to stoop repetitively and twist the body from a stationary position and reach.
• Able to push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and use fingers to pick, feel, reach, and grasp objects.
• Able to lift to 75 pounds with a height up to 30 inches on a repetitive basis.

Application Requirements:

• Online application
• Letter of interest and resume
• Three current letters of reference (one must be from a direct supervisor)
• Current clearances: Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and Act 24 (PDE6004 Form)

Great Valley School District is an equal-opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania School Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act.