Apprentice - HVAC

Position Details

Position Type:
Supporting District Operations / Maintenance - General
Posting Date: 2/27/2026

Location:

Service Center I / Lubbock Building
Closing Date: 03/13/2026

• Inspects, repairs, modifies and installs HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
• Conducts regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air‑conditioning equipment, and makes necessary adjustments or repairs; services and repairs evaporative coolers.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high‑limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment used in the trade, and a motor vehicle; maintains all equipment and tool inventory.
• Performs skilled electrical maintenance work for the repair, installation, and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems, including connecting motors to control panels.
• Maintains records of time, labor and materials; logs tasks performed and writes reports as required.
• Responds to emergency calls as needed, including after‑hours and/or weekends, under direct supervision.
• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.

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

• All 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 and relationships with consumers.
• Demonstrates cultural competence, respects co‑workers, communicates well, works as a team player, promotes teamwork, and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations.
• Complies with lawful directives in situations where teamwork is required.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in minor maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to recognize maintenance needs and initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to use and care for operations equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs to facility equipment.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and word processing documents.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Electrical measuring and testing equipment; welding equipment; hand tools; power tools; hoist; light truck or van.
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; grasping/squeezing; wrist flexion/extension; overhead reaching; frequent driving.
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 lb. and over) on a daily basis.
• Environment: Works outside and inside…