Journeyman HVAC Technician

Journeyman HVAC TechnicianThe Journeyman HVAC Technician performs highly skilled, independent work in the installation, diagnostic troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems across all district schools and administrative facilities. This role is crucial for maintaining indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and a healthy learning environment for students and staff.Core ResponsibilitiesSystem Maintenance & Diagnostic RepairTroubleshooting: Rapidly diagnose and repair failures in complex commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including chillers, boilers, rooftop DX units, air handlers, exhaust fans, and walk-in coolers/freezers.System Integrity: Reclaim and charge refrigerants according to regulations, repair leaks, braze piping, replace compressor motors, fans, electrical contactors, and control boards.Emergency Response: Respond promptly to urgent work orders regarding climate control failures, particularly during extreme weather, to prevent classroom disruptions or pipe freezes.Preventative Maintenance (PM)Routine Servicing: Perform scheduled PM tasks including replacing air filters, checking and tensioning belts, lubricating bearings, cleaning condenser/evaporator coils, and verifying proper airflow.Seasonal Changeovers: Execute annual transitions between heating and cooling configurations (e.g., firing up winter boilers or prepping summer chilling loops).Energy Management & ControlsBuilding Automation: Monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot computer-based Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Automated Logic Control (ALC) to optimize energy efficiency and schedule occupancy runtimes.Pneumatic & Digital Controls: Maintain and calibrate thermostats, dampers, actuators, and electronic-to-pneumatic transducers.Compliance, Safety, & Record-KeepingEPA Compliance: Maintain strict digital logs of refrigerant usage, recovery, and disposal in absolute compliance with EPA Section 608 regulations.Work Orders: Track and close out maintenance requests using the district's computer-based asset management software, detailing hours worked and parts used.Safety Practices: Adhere to all OSHA safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, fall protection, and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.Job Requirements & QualificationsLicensing & EducationCertification: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a formal HVAC apprenticeship program or an accredited trade school program.Licensing: Possession of a valid state or municipal Journeyman HVAC License.EPA Certification: Universal EPA Section 608 Certification is strictly required.Experience & SkillsField Experience: Minimum of 4 to 5 years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience. Experience handling large-tonnage equipment or working inside institutional/public settings is highly preferred.Technical Savvy: Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and sequence of operations manuals.Mobility: Must possess a valid driver's license to operate district maintenance vehicles. Ability to climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.