HVAC Mechanic

HVAC MechanicUnder occasional supervision, performs the maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning/refrigeration in District schools in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, schedules and standards. Programs and repairs HVAC energy management systems. Reports to the Crew Leader or Manager of Maintenance Services.Essential Functions:Diagnoses HVAC malfunctions, and supervises and performs HVAC preventive maintenance and repairs.Repairs malfunctions, replaces defective parts, programing systems, adjusting thermostats, cleaning equipment, recovering refrigerant as required by the EPA, etc.Performs duties in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, standards and schedules.Estimates materials and labor for job assignments; obtains prices for and orders supplies required for projects.Provides instruction and guidance to technicians and apprentices.Responds as needed to after-hours emergency calls seven days per week as required.Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including work orders, diagrams, specifications, accident reports, warehouse requests, daily reports, etc.Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, such as a two-way radio, vehicle, HVAC equipment, ice machines, computer controls, hand tools, diagnostic tools, refrigerant recovery systems, etc.Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, District administrators and staff, students, engineers, contractors, and sales representatives.Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.Additional Duties:Changes filters and cleans coils; resets breakers and unstops drain lines.Fuels and maintains vehicles.Provides assistance to other trades employees as required.Works with engineers as requested to design new HVAC installations.Performs related duties as required.Minimum Education and Training:Requires a minimum high school diploma supplemented by five years of experience in HVAC repair, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Must possess a valid state driver's license and be certified as a Universal Technician as required by the EPA.Required Physical Requirements:Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including a two-way radio, vehicle, hand and power tools, etc.Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work; work involves driving, walking or standing for periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, climbing, etc., and performing manual tasks.Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 100 pounds.Performance Evaluation Criteria:Job Knowledge, Quality of Work, Quantity of Work, Dependability, Attendance, Initiative and Enthusiasm, Judgment, Cooperation, Relationships, Coordination of Work, Safety.