HVAC Technician

Job Title:                  HVAC Technician

Reports to:               Maintenance Supervisor

Dept/School:            Facilities

Pay Grade:                Auxiliary - PG 6

Wage/Status:           Non-Exempt

Days:                        261

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, maintain, repair, and install heating and air conditioning systems and equipment throughout the district. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all HVAC systems in district facilities.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED, Valid Texas driver’s license

Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license or technician certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to communicate with others in English
• General knowledge of Microsoft products, G-mail and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to learn and utilize the Building Energy Management System (BEMS).
• Ability to diagnose & repair the controls a

Experience:

Five years experience in HVAC field

Prefer experience with kitchen equipment, ovens, walk-in coolers and freezers.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of heating and air conditioning systems, including rooftop equipment
• Install new heating and air conditioning systems and components
• Relocate and expand existing HVAC systems as needed
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring
• Fabricate, assemble, and install duct work and piping according to specifications and code
• Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics
• Maintain Freon dispensing records to meet federal requirements
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for all HVAC equipment, including changing of filters and cleaning condensers and coils
• Perform duct cleaning and air quality testing as needed
• Assist energy manager to complete energy conservation surveys to realize most efficient, cost-effective use of HVAC energy
• Receive and complete work orders
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used
• Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects
• Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
• Operate light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout district
• Work irregular hours and respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this positin by the Maintenance Supervisor or the Coordinator for Maintenance.
• Will be assigned to work rotating “on call” coverage.
• Attend training related to the HVAC trade and the May include out of town and/or overnight travel.

Professional Conduct:

• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Meters, gages, welding equipment, ladders, hoists, hand and power tools, pipe bender, propane torch, forklift, elevated lift equipment, light truck or van, lap top, computer and tablet.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

This job requires the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent walking, standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching and/or crawling; work at elevated heights; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; significant fine finger dexterity.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and smell.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, and peripheral vision.  Demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate tools, mowers and landscaping equipment.  Occasionally required to work from ladders; and exposed to noise from power equipment.

Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 50% walking, and 45% standing.  Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.  The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions and requires frequent district wide travel.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.