HVAC MECHANIC

HVAC MECHANIC

Rapides Parish School District RPSB Maintenance Dept - Alexandria, Louisiana Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Rapides Parish School District Job Details Job ID: 5974617 Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Yesterday Starting Date: Immediately Job Description FLSA:Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have experience on large HVAC equipment, including chiller, compressors, pumps, air handlers, fan coil units, VAV components, and all types of boilers Must have a good knowledge of controls for all types of equipment Must be physically capable of performing strenuous work REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Facilities SUPERVISES: Helpers JOB GOAL: To assist the Supervisor of Facilities in maintaining all Rapides Parish School District buildings to insure an appropriate learning environment TERM: Twelve (12) months SALARY: Maintenance Department Salary Schedule MD-116

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all types of malfunctioning and inoperative air conditioning, heating, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic sensing devices and controls in accordance with experience and technical training including EPA Certification requirements and Air Quality Control requirements 2. Performs audible and visual examinations of equipment components and controls by using prescribed test procedures 3. Determines the most practical, expedient, and economical method for restoring system to operative condition 4. Checks the operation of electrical, mechanical, and pressure regulators, and temperature controls 5. Makes necessary and cost effective adjustments to controls and devices to maintain them within specified tolerances or regulate temperature and pressure or equipment reactions in accordance with desired operating requirements 6. Inspect, clean, and repair or replace parts, disassemble/reassemble, test, and adjust air conditioning and heating components such as recipitating, centrifugal, and rotary compressors and up to 375 tons and all sizes of hot water and steam gas fired boilers for heating and cooking purposes 7. Works on flooded and dry evaporators: water cooled, air cooled, and evaporative condensers and accessories as receivers, accumulators, oil traps, oil receivers, heat exchangers, suction pressure regulators, dryers, dehydrators, and strainers 8. Overhauls condensers by replacing brackets, holders, hangers, and guards 9. Overhauls valves by replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, and fittings 10. Conduct tests of all installed types of controls, including Direct Digital, pertaining to the Johnson Control 8540 System and the Johnson Metasys System for proper operation, balancing, sequencing, and assembly of components, insuring compliance with instructions, manufacturers’ handbooks, schematics, and as-built drawings 11. Incorporates, writes, installs, and maintains programs on the 8500 system and Metasys System controls using the Windows and DOS programs on lap top computers 12. Observes and interprets temperatures, humidity, and pressure gauges, and records temperatures for future data analysis 13. Services, calibrates, maintains, and adjusts systems and components to insure maximum efficiency 14. Analyses and isolates complex system controls and malfunctions by utilizing pressure gauges, recorders, thermostats, multimeters, pyrometers, hygrothermograph, voltmeters, anemometers, manometers, tachometers, flow hood system, ammeter, and other specialized equipment 15. Must be EPA certified in the proper use of all refrigerants 16. Must have specialized training and skilled in the craft and trade 17. Reviews repairs and completed new installations to insure compliance with local safety procedures and applicable technical publications 18. Recommends changes in relocation of equipment, new machines and tools for improved, cost efficient production in compliance with Rapides Parish School Board code of safety regulations 19. Meets with and makes recommendations to Engineers on new designs and installations 20. Completes regular maintenance reviews to ensure systems are operating efficiently and productively 21. Operates different types of computer controls for energy management systems installed by Siemens 22. Perform HVAC Mechanic work as directed by Supervisor 23. Be diligent in performing work in a safe manner 24. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment 25. Maintain written records as required and directed 26. Be responsible and use good judgments in the purchase of job materials 27. Operate any vehicles in a safe manner and follow policies as directed 28. Perform work in a professional and timely manner 29. Follow Rapides Parish School Board policies 30. Sign in and out at each school and cooperate with all building personnel 31. Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor of Facilities Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $33,167 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Charles Socia , Supervisor of Facilities RPSB Maintenance Dept Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr RPSB Maintenance Dept