What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Technician position at 619 Recruiting?
Building Technician - Must Have Commercial HVAC
Our client has contracted 619 Recruiting to provide Building Technicians for their school facilities. These roles begin as contract positions with strong potential for conversion to full-time direct employment with our client. The length of the contract period will be determined by the client.
These positions offer excellent long-term career opportunities. We would love to discuss the possibilities with you please apply today!
Description
The Building Technician ensures school facilities remain sanitary, safe, and comfortable for students, staff, and visitors. This role performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work necessary for the safe and efficient operation of HVAC units and related building systems. The technician completes assignments properly and in a timely manner while supporting overall facility upkeep.
Qualifications
Education: Targeted job-related education that meets organization s prerequisite requirements.
Certificates & Licenses: HVAC Certification is nice to have. A valid Operating Engineer s license (such as NIULPE, Maryland, or DC) is preferred but not required.
Experience: 2 4 years of experience with the operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Essential Functions
- Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions as required.
- Communicates daily with school leadership and supervisors regarding planned work.
- Coordinates with staff on special events, meetings, and facility needs to ensure spaces are available and properly prepared.
- Informs school personnel and supervisors of work order status and any safety-related matters.
- Performs daily inspections of facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, and well-maintained; identifies repairs needed due to vandalism, breakage, or weather.
- Maintains required documentation including inspections, maintenance logs, and repair records.
- Operates and monitors commercial HVAC systems, zoned units, and auxiliary equipment to maintain proper climate control.
- Uses the Building Automation System (BAS) to verify spaces are at correct temperature set points and makes adjustments as needed.
- Prepares facilities for daily operations (opening access points, minor repairs, etc.).
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning equipment, including checking fluid levels, belts, pulleys, greasing motors, replacing filters, and cleaning equipment.
- Conducts basic repairs to building systems and components (boilers, locks, doors, electrical fixtures, etc.) and submits work orders when more extensive repairs are needed.
- Recommends equipment, products, or process improvements to support efficient operations and regulatory compliance.
- Performs related duties as assigned to support a safe and functional learning environment.