HVAC/Plumbing Maintenance

HVAC/PLUMBING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Provides technical expertise and manual skill in the inspection, servicing, and repair of the district's heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems. Maintains high standards to ensure that a safe and orderly environment is maintained for educational and recreational activities. Uses each contact with the public as an opportunity to promote a positive impression of the school district.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary technical/trade school graduate is preferred.
• Completion of a formal apprentice training program is required.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Provides documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Multi-school or closely related building maintenance experience is required.
• Holds or is qualified to obtain a low and high pressure boiler licenses.
• Ability to interpret and apply blueprint and schematic diagram information.
• Ability to comply with HVAC building codes.
• Ability to comply with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Public Employer Risk Reduction Act (PERRA) regulations.
• Proficient in microelectronics and other HVAC control systems.
• Proficient in boiler operations and preventive maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Performs all responsibilities and essential functions of maintenance worker I as directed (i.e., File 602).
• Oversees the operation of the district's heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems. Performs regular inspections to ensure that all systems are operating correctly. Monitors and regulates controls to ensures economical efficiency.
• Performs preventive maintenance activities. Identifies and corrects problems to prevent malfunctions and/or unsafe conditions.
• Maintains work order files. Establishes priorities. Avoids disrupting classroom activities except during emergencies. Consults privately with building staff. Keeps current with assigned projects and required reports.
• Installs and/or overhauls equipment. Replaces valves, gaskets, bearings, and other system components. Performs plumbing and electrical repairs. Replaces filters, cleans soot, removes corrosion, and lubricates moving parts. Tests and treats water. Maintains equipment and water analysis logs.
• Prepares boilers for annual inspections and summer shutdowns.
• Anticipates and is prepared for fire and safety inspections. Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work areas. Escorts inspectors on tours as directed.
• Regularly advises the maintenance supervisor about work progress, completed projects, and emerging building issues.
• Maintains an inventory of essential replacement parts and supplies.
• Helps with the receipt of deliveries. Unloads trucks. Inspects packages for damage. Verifies quantities. Organizes and stores supplies.
• Complies with MSDS, AHERA, EPA, OSHA, PERRA regulations. Organizes and safely stores all supplies, materials, and equipment. Labels all hazardous materials.
• Helps the maintenance supervisor develop short- and long-range maintenance plans.
• Helps prepare competitive bid specifications. Helps evaluate work performed by outside HVAC contractors.
• Ensures that all renovations conform to applicable building codes.
• Helps custodians and maintenance staff as directed to address unexpected circumstances and/or pressing district needs.
• Helps coach new and temporary employees the proper precautions to prevent injuries when working with or around HVAC systems.
• Immediately reports all accidents. Follows prescribed first aid policies and procedures. Promptly documents all accidents and injuries that require a medical referral. Implements recommended preventive safety measures.
• Picks up and delivers equipment, materials, and other supplies as directed.
• Immediately reports all traffic citations incurred during the performance of assigned duties to the maintenance supervisor.
• Keeps current with advances in HVAC equipment technology. Shares knowledge and skill with appropriate staff.
• Helps prepare and maintain equipment inventories as directed.
• Recommends procedures and equipment that enhance safety, contribute to effective building operations, improve productivity, and conserve district resources.
• Performs regular inspections of all safety equipment (e.g., equipment guards, ground fault protectors, alarm systems, signage, emergency lights, etc.).
• Acts responsibly to protect district equipment and property. Takes appropriate action during emergencies and/or adverse weather conditions (e.g., closes windows, resets fire alarms, secures the building, turns off utility services, etc.).
• Makes reasonable provisions to respond to building emergencies at any hour when requested by the superintendent, building principal, or maintenance supervisor.
• Strives to develop rapport with students, staff, parents, and the public. Responds to requests and complaints promptly and tactfully. Offers and accepts constructive suggestions diplomatically. Respects the personal confidences and privacy needs of individuals.
• Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the maintenance supervisor and/or building principal.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Promotes a positive image of the maintenance department. Maintains a clean neat appearance and wears appropriate work attire.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed.
• Serves as a role model for students. Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, impartiality, respect, and courtesy.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates professionalism and exemplary personal conduct.
• Uses interpersonal skills to promote a favorable image of the school district.
• Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets information. Formulates accurate conclusions. Carries out appropriate actions independently.
• Expresses ideas effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Intervenes to avert problem situations and resolve conflicts.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.
• Reads and interprets regulations, manuals, instructions, diagrams, etc.
• Organizes and manages time effectively. Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Analyzes information. Prepares and maintains records.
• Measures and computes mathematical formulas to calibrate equipment, mix chemicals, determine quantities, etc.
• Walks and/or stands for extended periods.
• Performs strenuous physical activities.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves maintenance supplies and equipment. Helps others with heavy objects. Reaches and lifts overhead items.
• Climbs and works from a ladder, scaffold, platform, or other equipment that requires balancing skills.
• Works in confined spaces such as a crawl space, catwalk, or other areas that limit movement.
• Performs activities that require stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Discerns sound variances in equipment and color differences in wiring.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Under the direction of the maintenance supervisor: provides instructions and communicates expectations to assigned substitutes, seasonal/temporary employees, and job trainees.

Working Conditions:

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to student commotion.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties require operating power tools and motorized equipment.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.
• Exposure to electrical hazards, air borne particulates, vapors, and odors.
• Exposure to loud noises and equipment vibrations.
• Duties may require contact with oily/greasy tools and equipment.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and/or safety equipment.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Sidney City School District Board of Education.