HVAC Technician - Maintenance

Mesa Public Schools

Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.

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Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $28.85

Class/Calendar: C41, 12 months

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary: To perform troubleshooting and repair tasks on all types and styles of air conditioning units and related devices and systems in a competent and timely manner.

Alternative work schedule (9/80's Monday - Thursday 9 hour shift & Friday 8 hour shift, with every other Friday off over the course of two weeks.)

Written Test Required at Time of Interview

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working from a written work order, travel throughout assigned area of the district to perform troubleshooting and repair tasks on all types and styles of air conditioning unites and related devices and systems in a competent and timely manner
• Keep site based personnel properly informed of system status
• Interface with immediate supervisor(s) on a routine basis to keep them apprised of work order status
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Working from a written work order, travel throughout assigned area of the district
• Keep service vehicle clean, orderly and properly stocked with parts and supplies
• Process work orders and paperwork appropriately and in a timely manner
• Assist in keeping HVAC shop clean
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Certificate of successful completion of EPA approved course in 'Proper Refrigerant Usage'
• Minimum five years experience in refrigeration field with appropriate trade related schooling
• Knowledge and experience of all styles of air distribution systems and types of package and split system DX air conditioning units
• Knowledge and experience of reciprocating compressor style chillers and all styles of control systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to fulfill trade related duties using safe working practices of the trade
• Ability to interpret, to understand and to work from plans, schematics and blueprints
• Ability to organize and to prioritize workload; to work alone with minimal supervision; have initiative and be a self-starter
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in various buildings (classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, offices) within the school district
• Work in confined spaces and in temperatures excess of 100 degrees F
• Work from ladders and lifts up to 40 feet
• May involve travel between multiple schools or administrative facilities in a district
• Exposure to noise, dust, allergens, and occasionally chemical cleaning agents.
• May need to work early mornings, evenings, or during school breaks to avoid disrupting school activities.
• Lift and carry HVAC filters and tools weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.