Certified HVAC Maintenance Technician

HVAC Technician

The licensed HVAC Technician shall meet all of the legal and/or health requirements as set forth by state law and/or local Board of Education. Title 18A: 16-2, 3, 4, 5_ High School Graduate or GED equivalency required. Graduate of a training program in a trade school, or technical college as an HVAC Technician is required. Specialized training and experience in HVAC or refrigeration is required. Three years experience as a General Maintenance Mechanic or equivalent in a Facility (up to two years of experience may be waived by appropriate advanced electro-mechanical systems technical training in a technical college, along with demonstrated proficiency in the completed courses) is required.

New Jersey Black Seal Boiler License REQUIRED.

Valid driver's license must be maintained. Extensive cross training required and understanding of all major building systems within the Facility, which are maintained by other trades, is required. City, State, or Professional Affiliated Stationary Engineer's, and HVAC Certification is required.

Must be able to read and understand blue prints, equipment schematics and specifications. Must have good communication and decision making skills. Must have good human relations and customers interface skills. Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form is designed. Ability to use practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement, logarithms, practical algebra, geometric construction, and essentials of trigonometry is desired. Must be able to safely lift fifty (50) pounds.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies building utility system controls and electro/mechanical devices as directed. Such equipment and systems normally include HVAC, refrigeration, control components, computer controlled environmental systems and other similar HVAC, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices and components.

2. Implement the HVAC Safety Program of systematic and effective control over the selection, safety, maintenance and performance of the school district's HVAC equipment including refrigeration gas recovery and accountability.

3. Installs, inspects, maintains and repairs HVAC equipment and systems including: HVAC, refrigeration, control components, computer controlled environmental systems and other similar HVAC, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices and components.

4. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs school HVAC equipment.

5. Leads, instructs or mentors other craft personnel in the installation, inspection, maintenance and repairs of HVAC, refrigeration, control components, computer controlled environmental systems and other similar HVAC, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices and components.

6. Assists the Electrician in the maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of the facility normal and emergency power distribution systems.

7. Assists the plumber in the maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of piped building systems.

8. Assists the IT Team and other assigned crafts in installing data lines. Makes termination's and performs functional testing at completion of jobs.

9. Specializes in restoring systems and components of equipment without assistance from personnel who would normally be called back on overtime.

10. May perform general maintenance duties, daily rounds and program support activities in the department.

11. Maintains documentation of equipment histories, service manuals, as built drawings of systems layouts, schematics, utility system profiles, and current listings of program changes and additions, as directed by the Maintenance Team Leader, Department Manager and Department Director for effective program management, and as required by regulating agencies.

12. Assists in project cost analysis and planning.

13. Informs the Department Supervisory Personnel of all systems problems that may adversely affect the continuity and safety of school operations.

14. In keeping with the District's and Department's Quality Improvement goals, it is the policy of the Facilities Management Department that all employees are expected to comply with the District and Departmental standards of performance and behavior as outlined in the respective Policies and Procedures Manuals.

15. Performs other duties as assigned by Department Management.

16. Observe at all times any deficiencies in or around the building and report them to the custodial leader.

17. Initiates purchase requests for parts and equipment.

18. Interfaces with vendors, contractors and consultants in performance of job requirements.

19. Maintains kit inventories of selective parts and tools.

20. Required to repair HVAC and electronic equipment.

21. Operates machine tools and computer equipment in support of job requirements.

22. Maintains a professional image in the department, evaluates and solves problems for customers and provides affected customer management with estimates of equipment and system downtime.

23. Prepares work requests in support of building systems and equipment performance status according to work control procedures and perceived customer requirements.

24. Completes Work Order data collection and information reporting activities according to specifications established for information collection and processing, quality control and work performance.

25. Processes and submits information in a judicious and timely manner.

26. Attends in-service education classes and advanced craft training programs.

27. Supports Department Quality Control Requirements and participates in Engineering Team, Quality Team and Department program activities and exercises.

Working Conditions

Expected to maintain a flexible shift schedule as necessary to facilitate service to the building on a not to interfere basis with students and teachers. Expected to lift at least 50 lbs. in full range of motion. On occasion must work outdoors in all weather conditions. On occasion is expected to work at heights greater than 50 feet and in confined spaces with appropriate safety equipment. Maintain the physical plant so that it is well lit, clean and safe. Safe work practices are expected at all times.

Function

Performs safety inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, corrective maintenance, evaluation, builds, tests, troubleshoots, and modifies utility and building system control components, parts and equipment associated with: HVAC, refrigeration, control components, computer controlled environmental systems and other devices.

Emergencies

Shall respond to emergencies and other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or by such other persons that may have the authority to do so.

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Facilities Management

Evaluation: Performance in this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state statutes and rules board policies and administrative directives.

Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) months, Full-Time with Benefits

West Deptford Township Public Schools