HVAC Technician

Overview

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration.

Title of Position: HVAC Technician

Work Year: 12 MONTHS

Effective Date of Employment: 2021 - 2022 School Year

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Directly responsible to the Director of Facilities and/or his/her designee in all matters pertaining to the building. Responsible to the Superintendent of Schools for all other matters.

Description: The HVAC technician provides heating, ventilation and air conditioning support to the Haverhill Public School District. This position is responsible for performing skilled level HVAC work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems and equipment in accordance with standard practice of the HVAC trade to the school buildings.

Statement of Duties:

• Demonstrated ability to read and work from building plans and schematics.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance needs for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Monitors, documents and files information on preventive maintenance HVAC equipment and machinery.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Keeps informed of current practices/procedures in plant and equipment maintenance by attending related seminars and workshops.
• Complies with laws and regulations regarding safety and adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Complies with state codes, fire codes and OSHA.
• Complies with all Rules and Regulations from local, state, or federal guidelines.
• Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Must have work hour flexibility (nights, weekends etc.). Maintenance department staff are required to respond to emergencies during off shift hours if asked to do so by the Director of Facilities and/or his/her designee.
• Performs other related work or other maintenance requirements as required.
• Assumes responsibility for any other duties as indicated by the Director of Facilities, Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Qualifications:

• Vocational or Technical training in HVAC
• Possession of a Massachusetts Journeyman’s Refrigeration Technician License
• Massachusetts’s Journeyperson Sheet Metal License (preferred)
• Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
• Minimum of five (5) years of continuous experience in the field of plant maintenance, building construction, and heating/ventilating installation repair and maintenance.
• Experience with the use of technology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operational, maintenance, and repair procedures of heating, ventilating, cooling system controls; water service and plumbing; electrical, lighting and communication systems; motor vehicles; and other equipment within the school department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, equipment, and methods for proper maintenance of the interior and exterior of all buildings and grounds.
• Such alternatives to the aforementioned qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.