Licensed HVAC Technician

HVAC Licensed Technician

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Maintenance, to maintain school buildings and install, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Installation: HVAC technicians install new systems, including ductwork, air handlers, and thermostats, following blueprints and specifications.
• Maintenance: They conduct routine maintenance checks, clean filters and ducts, and refill refrigerants to ensure optimal system performance.
• Repair: When systems malfunction, technicians diagnose issues, replace or repair defective parts, and perform emergency repairs.
• Troubleshooting: They troubleshoot various HVAC problems, from electrical faults to mechanical issues, to identify the root cause of malfunctions.
• Ductwork: HVAC technicians often handle ductwork design, installation, and repair, ensuring proper airflow and efficient operation.
• Electrical Work: They may install or repair electrical components and wiring within HVAC systems, including wiring diagrams and following electrical codes.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical skills: Familiarity with HVAC components and systems and the ability to disassemble and reassemble complex systems.
• Troubleshooting skills: Identifying problems and determining how to correct them.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring all installations, maintenance, and repairs meet legal standards.
• Physical stamina and strength: Handling heavy equipment and working in cramped or uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve electrical or electricity issues.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements:

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
• Wears appropriate safety gear.

Travel Requirements:

• Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Ability to work up high without fear.
• Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
• Occasional strenuous physical work.
• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School Diploma. Successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair. Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation. HVAC License required to be paid on the Licensed HVAC Scale. Apprentice status will be considered at HVAC Apprentice Scale.

Benefits Available:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance combinations that would cover the employee at 100%*. Options for covering Spouse and Dependents on Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans at an additional cost. (*Multiple Health, Dental and Vision plans to choose from so cost for the employee and any dependents would vary).
• Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System option for full time school district employees.
• Options for American Fidelity policies including but not limited to; Disability, Accidental, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Life.
• Investment options in 457's and 403b.
• Paid Time Off: 12 Sick Days per Year, 3 Personal/Emergency/Bereavement Days per year, 10 Vacation Days per year. Sick is accrued monthly the first year and available to use as it is accrued, Vacation is accrued monthly the first year and available to use July 1. Personal/Emergency/Bereavement Days are available the first day of employment.