Technician - HVAC

Job Title:

Technician HVAC

Assistance Manager Maintenance

246 days

The Technician HVAC/R installs, services and maintains HVAC and refrigeration equipment with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintain and upgrading HVAC systems and equipment; assisting other skilled trades; and ensuring that tools and materials are available for each job in District facilities. Adhere to HCS core values.

• Services, repairs, installs, and maintains existing HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including split-system/package units, air handlers, condensing units, heat exchangers, heaters, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, VAV boxes, exhaust hoods and fans, and evaporator coolers.
• Troubleshoots HVAC issues in schools and offices.
• Repairs, installs, and programs HVAC controls.
• Cleans coils, drains, greasing pumps, and motors.
• Performs routine maintenance on HVAC equipment, including greasing bearings, cleaning out condensation lines, cleaning coils, vacuuming return grills and ducts, and checking belt tension and pulleys.
• Replaces defective fan motors and belts as necessary.
• Replaces thermostats as necessary.
• Changes filters on all HVAC equipment.
• Installs new central units and window units.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspection of equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing and cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop and work areas.
• Sizes and installs duct system for balanced air flow.
• Sets up schedule for preventive maintenance; adheres to preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintains records and processes necessary forms.
• Coordinates with assistant manager and/or other trades for the purpose of completing jobs and work orders efficiently.
• Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in HVAC/R systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs.
• Fabricates equipment parts (duct, grilles, etc.) for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing unavailable parts.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Inspects HVAC/R systems and their components (e.g. heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, refrigeration units, etc.) for the purpose of evaluation condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Installs HVAC/R equipment and systems for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities.
• Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required of perform job functions.
• Participates in "On Call" duty and respond to after hours calls.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance as needed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC/R systems.
• Process all labor and materials into School Dude for the purpose of documenting activities and communicating information.
• Repairs HVAC/R systems and/or components (e.g. pumps, motors, air handlers, cooling towers, fan coils, piping, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a comfortable work environment.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of…