HVAC Technician

Job Description Job Description ROLE AND PURPOSE: To serve as HVAC Technician QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Valid Texas drivers license and satisfactory driving record High school diploma required Four years of experience with commercial building HVAC systems or technical certification from approved trade school or college. EPA Universal Certification required. Applicant may be given up to 90 days of employment to obtain based on accepted job offer. Preferred Qualifications/Experience: HVAC certification or training preferred SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of facility mechanical and electrical systems Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience with K-12 educational facilities preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT Assists the district's maintenance department, designed to provide world-class facilities to enhance instruction SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE Models behavior that promotes a positive organizational climate Provides assistance in implementation of maintenance department goals and initiatives Assists in advancing the mission, vision, goals, and strategic plan for the district Provides effective and service-oriented communication with staff and school personnel SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION IMPROVEMENT Performs programming and on-site repairs to improve the learning environment Actively supports the efforts of others to achieve the district's goals and implement the strategic plan Maintains an effective system of communication among department staff and individual school staff Generates communication and reporting necessary to improve facility maintenance ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Provides support to HVAC Foreman and Supervisor to address departmental functions Provide support to campuses to address facility maintenance Troubleshoots mechanical and automation problems Assists in repairs to make HVAC more effective Additional responsibilities, as needed, to advance maintenance SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS Maintains a working knowledge of district policies, procedures, and practices Helps facilitate communication and coordination with campuses Provides support during meetings with departmental, campus, and administrative staff STUDENT MANAGEMENT Assists in organization of maintenance to meet the needs of the school district PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Seeks, accepts, and responds to evaluative feedback from subordinates, peers, and supervisors Assumes personal responsibility for enhancing competencies through staff development Exhibits good judgment and logical thinking Continually improves and updates knowledge of the District's facilities and maintenance initiatives Adheres to professional channels of communication MISCELLANEOUS Performs other duties as assigned WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to noise from equipment operation; regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent walking, standing, crouching, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching overhead and horizontally Occasionally move objects up to 75 pounds; ascend/descend ladders, scaffolding ramps, poles Use of tools/equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity Regularly operate a light truck or van Work for sustained periods of time maintaining attention to detail Walking over rough or uneven surfaces EQUIPMENT USED: Power tools Hand and pneumatic tools Drills Saws Shears Snips Refrigerant pressure gauges Multi-meters Testers Leak detectors Man lifts Scaffolds and ladders Two-way communication devices.