Master -HVAC

Overview

Master - HVAC

Reports to:

Foreman - HVAC Services
PC#: 22800-2
Pay Grade: 807
Duty Days: 244
Salary: $59,988 - $67,012
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Position Purpose

Inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs heating and air conditioning systems and related equipment. Ensures the safe condition and operation of all HVAC systems in District facilities. Responsible for on-site training of apprentice HVAC personnel.

Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnoses and repairs various types of heating and air conditioning systems: including VRF, Chilled water systems (air cooled & water cooled), Boiler systems (hot water & steam), and associated equipment, such as pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, radiators, air compressors, and controls (Pneumatic & DDC).
• Installs new heating and air conditioning systems and components, relocates and expands existing HVAC systems as needed; fabricates, assembles, and installs duct work and piping according to code specifications; connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics.
• Performs air and water balance test for HVAC installations on new and remodeled district facilities when required.
• Coordinates HVAC systems repairs with appropriate personnel, as necessary.
• Operates service vehicles, tow and backs trailers; rigs heavy equipment for lifting; transports equipment safely.
• Maintains preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for all HVAC equipment, including changing filters, and cleaning condensers and coils; performs duct cleaning and air quality testing as needed.
• Receives and completes work orders; selects materials and hardware, makes time and materials cost estimates, and maintains accurate records on material and labor used.
• Inspects jobs upon completion and ensures areas are clean.
• Maintains inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials, including maintaining refrigerant dispensing records to meet federal requirements.
• Assists energy manager to complete energy conservation surveys to realize most efficient, cost-effective use of HVAC energy.
• Trains HVAC apprentices.
• Responds to emergency calls as needed; including after-hours and/or weekends.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques, and safety.
• Knowledge of refrigeration principles and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of the principles of temperature, pressure and moisture content of air flow; air balance and water flow.
• Knowledge of balancing procedures for air distribution systems and hydronic systems balance.
• Knowledge of practices, processes, and materials used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning construction.
• Knowledge of design, construction, and functions of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems.
• Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, Uniform…