HVAC MECHANIC II

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
HVAC Mechanic II
Job Description

Position: HVAC MECHANIC II
Reports to: Director of Facility Support Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class constructs, modifies, or repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and environmental control systems. This employee may serve as the technical expert in one or more areas of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning fields. Employees at this level review the heating and cooling requirements and make recommendations to achieve optimum system effectiveness and efficiency. The employee is expected to resolve most problems. Errors may or may not be quickly revealed, and they may result in inefficient and potentially dangerous situations. Work is performed independently under general supervision.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Overhauls large reciprocal, absorption, and centrifugal compressors.
• Troubleshoots and repairs complex chiller or control problems, determines parts needed and work procedures.
• Analyzes HVAC system requirements recommending new systems or modifications. Researches new equipment or procedures for possible adoption and use.
• Reads blueprints and diagrams.
• Sets heating, air conditioning, ventilation and environmental control equipment into place. Wires controls and other related electrical equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration theory.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors. Working knowledge of electricity.
• Working knowledge of the design and operation of pneumatic control systems. Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures. Ability to follow broad written or oral instructions.
• Ability to follow blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to analyze building heating and air conditioning requirements and recommend systems or modifications.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Considerable experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and related environmental control systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee or agency must hold a heating and/or air conditioning license based on State requirements, as directed by the Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Disclaimer


The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

**By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.