Technician , Mechanical Systems

Job Description - Technician 5, Mechanical Systems (12829)

Technician 5 - Mechanical Systems

The Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks on HVAC control equipment in school buildings, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing and repairing building automation systems to prepare it for use during the coming school year. Will help maintain the district's DDC control system and monitor the buildings to maintain proper temperature for the buildings. Will perform some programming;

start up, commissioning and servicing DDC equipment along with graphics.

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

The employee must demonstrate the ability to use various equipment assigned to the job position as needed. This position may require the ability to use iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use. Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment. Other tools that may be used may include but not limited to: band saw, drill press, metal shear, electric drills, sawzall, ladders (6 foot, 8 foot, and 24 foot extensions), 2 ton press, chain fall, metal lathe, tin snips, metal punch press, metal brake machines, porta band saw, adjustable wrenches, single man lift, 1000lb material lift, sand blaster, basic hand tools, clamps, power tools, and van.

Occasional travel between schools in and out of the district as well as to central offices may be required.

• Ability to perform all tasks and work the hours required
• Ability to work indoors in extreme heat and cold and outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Ability to wear proper safety equipment as required while performing the various responsibilities required for this position
• Ability to work overtime on short notice may be required
• Work in standard office, shop and school building environments
• Ability to work in confined or high spaces; some strenuous physical work
• Ability to work productively in stressful situations
• Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
• Limited (0-1 hour):
  Crawling, lying down (back, side, front), keyboarding/ mouse, and high impact vibratory tools (bucking/ riveting). Lifting and carrying 51-100lbs, pulling/pushing 100+lbs.
• Occasional (1-3 hours):
  Below the waist reaching, waist to shoulder reaching, overhead reaching, sitting, climbing/ balancing (stairs, ladders, others), operating foot controls, bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching (squatting), fine finger manipulation, and low impact vibratory tools (drilling/ sanding). Pushing/Pulling 1-10lbs, 11-20lbs, 21-50lbs, 51-100lbs. Lifting and carrying 11-20lbs, 21-50lbs.
• Frequent (3-6 hours):
  Standing, walking, rotation of head/ neck, flexion ( head bend down & had bend back), twisting at the waist, and forceful gripping. Lifting and carrying 1-10lbs.
• Constant (6-8 hours):
  Total reaching, and handling/ grasping
• Exposures to:
  Dust, odor, fumes, mists, gases, and chemicals ( leak detector, hydrochloric acid, lubricants, PVC cement & primmer, fire stop, Loctite (262, 515, & 620), cleaning solutions (including nickel safe cleaner, shiny-side coil cleaner), refrigerants (R-22, 134a, 404, 410 &407c), refrigerant oils (mineral and POE based), boiler chemicals (Chemsearch 585, CWT-92, Chemsearch 100 & MB 1000), compressed gas (oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, carbon dioxide & map gas), propylene glycol, Algaecide, spray paint, Cal-shield, soldering flux paste, and Sta-clean antimicrobial