Apprentice - HVAC

Apprentice - HVAC Department

Reports to: Foreperson HVAC

Position Purpose: Performs minor HVAC service and repairs on a variety of systems and equipment under direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Preventive Maintenance
• Safety
• Personal Work Relationships

Other Duties as Assigned: Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in minor maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to recognize maintenance needs and initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to use and care for operations equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs to facility equipment.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Electrical measuring and testing equipment; welding equipment; hand tools; power tools; hoist; light truck or van.
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting; frequently works in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.
• Environment: Works outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; may work on rooftops; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; works around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work irregular and prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required; Specialized training from a Fort Worth ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, accredited college, technical, or trade school preferred.
• Certification/License: None.
• Experience: 1 year of general trade, maintenance, construction, mechanical, or installation experience; OR Successful completion of an approved Fort Worth ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, including, but not limited to: Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Technology Aviation Maintenance Construction Technology Electrical Technology Robotics and Automation Welding.

Additional Requirements: Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties. FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.