Substitute HVAC Mechanic

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic II

This position helps to maintain all aspects of the heating and ventilation and refrigeration systems in the county's physical facilities in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of facilities may be made at all times. This position is also responsible to insure compliance with Federal and State air quality regulations, School Building Authority rules, and Health Department requirements.

Additional duties may be assigned. Repairs and performs routine maintenance tasks associated with HVAC. Repairs refrigeration equipment. Estimates cost of materials and labor in relation to jobs. Operates and maintains the county temperature control system. Diagnoses and corrects temperature control problems in pneumatic and electronic control systems. Troubleshoots and repairs various refrigeration equipment and systems. Troubleshoots and repairs various types of boilers, heating equipment and systems. Completes preventive maintenance on heating and cooling equipment. Maintains regular attendance. Maintains a neat and orderly work area. Complies with KCS Policies. Complete necessary training and in-service as required by KCS. Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Attends in-services and workshops as directed. Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment. Maintains confidentiality. Continuously improves processes.

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code 18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code 18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. Individual should have a high school education or equivalent, training through an approved apprenticeship program or related experience and two years' preferred experience in heating and air conditioning. Needs all certification required for EPA safe handling of refrigerants. Journeyman's electrician's license preferred. Possess and maintain a valid West Virginia driver's license.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While perform the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, talk, hear, see and use intricate repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and staff.

The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from below freezing to 90F. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as roof tops, walk-in freezers, and concrete floors or pads. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB).