HVAC Journeyman

Job Summary

Position is responsible for providing a variety of skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system which includes installation, preventative maintenance and service calls.

Essential Duties


1. Responsible for opening and inspecting air handling, cooling and heating equipment, recognizing, repairing or replacing worn or non-functional components, adjusting and lubricating such parts to insure continued, efficient functioning of the machine or system.


2. Responsible to check, renew or clean filters in heating or cooling air handling equipment, and ventilators. Inspect, adjust and replace belts. Lubricate motors, bearings, pulleys, linkages and adjust as necessary.


3. Install new HVAC equipment, follow OEM schedules, log work accomplished, and interact with building based personnel to ascertain problems and locations of needed work.


4. Abatement of asbestos containing building materials as part the school division compliance with AHERA plan.


5. Responds to service calls; troubleshoots problems and air quality issues.


6. Conducts seasonal startups and changeovers.


7. Reconciles P-Card transactions.


8. Utilizes computer skills to document materials and labor usage.


9. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Completion of high school or GED required. Completion of trade school courses in HVAC maintenance / installation, apprenticeship program, or applied job experience which provides the required knowledge. Must possess a valid journeyman's license for HVAC maintenance. Must have at least four (4) years related experience and. Thorough knowledge of practices, tools and terminology of the HVAC trade; understanding of the theory of heat exchange and air circulation and knowledge of electricity as it applies to HVAC equipment. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver License. Required Asbestos Superior's license at time of employment or within 6 months of employment. Must possess some computer skills to be able to access DDC control system.

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