Licensed HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician - North Little Rock School District

Department: Maintenance - Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - Reports To: Director and/or Supervisor of Plant Services

Grade/Level: 9 MA - Amount of Travel Required: in-district travel in a school vehicle(s)

Work Schedule: 5-days per-week, Monday through Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM, 8-hours per-day, hours and schedule may vary. Arrive 7:00AM, break 9:00AM- 9:15AM, lunch 11:30AM - 12:00P.M., break 1:30PM- 1:45PM, leave 3:30PM - None

Position Summary

Install, service, and repair heating and air conditioning systems in school district property.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Obtain and maintain a valid Arkansas Class-B or Class-A HVACR License; obtain and maintain a EPA Core Type-I and Type-II Freon Certificate.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
• Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
• Test electrical circuits and components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
• Reassemble and test equipment following repairs.
• Inspect and test system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Discuss heating-cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that malfunctions have been corrected.
• Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders.
• Test pipe or tubing joints and connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
• Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system, using hand tools.
• Recommend, develop, and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
• Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagram, using electrician's hand tools.
• Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues and stokers, following blueprints.
• Assist with other work in coordination with repair and maintenance teams.
• Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats and timers, using hand tools.
• Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction.
• Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit.
• Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints.
• Study blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
• Cut and drill holes in floors, walls, and roof to install equipment, using power saws and drills.
• Wrap pipes in insulation, securing it in place with cement or wire bands.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
• Fabricate, assemble and install ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
• Accept job/work orders for HVAC staff and ensure job/work order completion.
• Work to implement the Desegregation Plan of the District.
• Document completion of work orders.
• Adhere to the policies of the North Little Rock School District.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Supervisor of Plant Services.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

• Regular attendance - Regular attendance to maximize student progress.
• Punctual - on time
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Four to ten years related experience

Computer Skills Basic hand-held personal communications/information instrument operation preferred.

Certificates & Licenses Obtain and maintain a valid Arkansas Class-B HVACR License; Obtain and maintain a EPA Core Type-I and Type-II Freon Certificate.

Other Requirements Valid Arkansas Driver's License, ability to successfully pass pre-employment background checks, ability to pass pre-employment drug and background checks, as well as "random" drug testing. The work environment is located generally in a school setting with frequent contact with students and adults. The Maintenance employee is to display appropriate behavior with students at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands - Lift/Carry

StandC (Constantly)WalkC (Constantly)SitO (Occasionally)Handling / FingeringC (Constantly)Reach OutwardC (Constantly)Reach Above ShoulderF (Frequently)ClimbO (Occasionally)CrawlO (Occasionally)Squat or KneelF (Frequently)BendF (Frequently) - Stand - C (Constantly) - Walk - C (Constantly) - Sit - O (Occasionally) - Handling / Fingering - C (Constantly) - Reach Outward - C (Constantly) - Reach Above Shoulder - F (Frequently) - Climb - O (Occasionally) - Crawl - O (Occasionally) - Squat or Kneel - F (Frequently) - Bend - F (Frequently) - 10 lbs or lessF (Frequently)11-20 lbsF (Frequently)21-50 lbsO (Occasionally)51-100 lbsO (Occasionally)Over 100 lbsN (Not Applicable) - 10 lbs or less - F (Frequently) - 11-20 lbs - F (Frequently) - 21-50 lbs - O (Occasionally) - 51-100 lbs - O (Occasionally) - Over 100 lbs - N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull