HVAC Foreman Unlimited

Position Summary

Position is responsible for supervising and overseeing a variety of skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including installation, preventative maintenance and service calls.

• Supervises a team of HVAC journeyman, contractors, and apprentices to ensure completion of work orders in a timely manner and ensures all city codes, OSHA and EPA regulations have been followed.
• Oversees the opening and inspecting air handling, cooling and heating equipment, recognizing, repairing or replacing worn or non-functional components, and adjusting and lubricating parts to ensure continued, efficient functioning of the system. Systems include window air conditioning units, rooftop units, chiller units, and reciprocating systems.
• Checks, renews or cleans filters in heating or cooling air handling equipment and ventilators. Inspects, adjust and replaces belts. Lubricates motors, bearings, pulleys, linkages and adjusts as necessary.
• Collaborates with the team to install new HVAC equipment, follows maintenance schedules, logs work accomplished, and communicates with building personnel to ascertain problems and locations of needed work.
• Participates in the training, development and mentoring of less experienced employees. Drives district-owned vehicles to assigned sites. Schedules and plans the work to meet timelines.
• Promotes the overall effectiveness of the organization by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities of other department members during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties.
• Communicates effectively with all OKCPS personnel, students, and visitors.
• Core work schedule may change due to operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Remote work considerations may be necessary in certain health crises or disruptive situations; eligibility for remote work will be determined by the superintendent of schools, with guidelines distributed by the supervisor based on role and responsibilities.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current Oklahoma unlimited journeyman license.
• Must have valid driver’s license to operate district-owned vehicles with an acceptable driving record as determined to meet district motor vehicle insurance coverage requirements.
• Current EPA certification.
• Five (5) years experience as a journeyman in maintenance of commercial HVAC equipment.
• Two (2) years supervisory/foreman experience managing crews of multiple HVAC journeymen.
• Current Boiler Operator License or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledgeable of current city codes, OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Ability to build and maintain schedules for manpower.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, design specifications and drawings for use in construction or assembly HVAC equipment.

• Unlimited Contractor

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Sitting for prolonged periods.
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs/ladders, work in small spaces, walk and reach overhead.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.
• Work involves frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions to meet business needs and deadlines.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change job duties as needed. This document is for communication purposes and not intended to imply a contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.