HVAC Mechanic

Position Type:
Custodial & Maintenance/HVAC Mechanic

Date Posted:
4/15/2026

Location:
Upper Moreland Administration Building

Closing Date:
05/15/2026


UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: HVAC Mechanic (CFC certification preferred)
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Facilities Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) - Service Employees International Union Local 32 BJ District 1201
Schedule: Full Time, 8 hours/day, 12 Months
Starting Rate: $31.22/hour

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY:
Responsible for installation, upgrading, troubleshooting and maintenance of all District heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Also performs basic maintenance work throughout the district as needed. Familiarity with boilers preferred. This position is classified as emergency personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
(Other appropriate duties may be assigned.)

• Performs all preventive and routine heating, ventilation and air-conditioning maintenance to district facilities in order to maintain a safe and efficient environment based on a work order system.
• Reviews work orders on a daily basis and documents work needed and completed.
• Plans new or modifies existing installations to minimize waste of materials to provide access for future maintenance.
• Coordinates maintenance work and building automation schedules with school activities, other maintenance trades and public utilities.
• Inspects new equipment installations performed by contractors and reports performance status to maintenance supervisors.
• Operates District-owned vehicles and powered equipment in order to complete day-to-day work assigned.
• Responds to after-hour emergencies and performs specially assigned project work as assigned.
• Advises the Director of Facilities of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning needs and advises when outside contractors may be needed.
• Assists in the emergency snow removal process by driving a district-provided plow or manual snow shoveling and salt dispensing.
• Classified as emergency personnel and must report for designated duties in the event of inclement weather conditions; time and duties assigned by the Director of Facilities and/or Custodial & Warehouse Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with completion of a formal HVAC apprenticeship or HVAC training program required.
• Minimum of three years of HVAC / Building Mechanical System experience.
• Working Knowledge of Building Automation Systems.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to ambulate a ladder to roof level.
• Ability to work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions.
• Ability to report to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl for a period of 8 hours per day.
• Valid current state driver's license must be maintained at all times.
• Ability to utilize computer software systems.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.