HVAC TECHNICIAN

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. 

HVAC TECHNICIAN

Attleboro Public Schools

Job Overview

The HVAC Technician will provide HVAC services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading HVAC systems and equipment; assisting other skilled trades; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at the job site. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the Attleboro Schools may identify other responsibilities of the position.

General Responsibilities:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
• Monitors HVAC systems and operations and ensures that routine preventative maintenance is performed according to established schedules and standards.
• Responds to hot and cold calls, then troubleshoots and resolves issues.
• Checks, repairs and/or replaces valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, pipes, and other functional components of the system.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Documents all work in the CMMS system (Maximo)
• Complies with all district safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety trainings and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Attends training programs (virtual and classroom) as designated.
• Assists with snow removal to include the use of snow blowers, tractors and shovels.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Experience & Knowledge

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred
• Technical Professional Schooling or Apprenticeship
• Five (5) or more years of related commercial/industrial work experience
• Strong controls experience is preferred 

Skills & Aptitude

• Ability to present in a highly professional manner to others and understand that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.)
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all work assignments.

License & Qualifications

• Certifications: Holds appropriate license/certification for the specific work to be done in the city and state in which the work will be performed.
  MA Refrigerator License/ MA Pipe Fitters License
• RSES License

General Qualifications

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maturity of judgement and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity considering time and attendance policies and/or operating hours.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location)

• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as business needs dictate.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

Salary per Attleboro School Department Building Trades Maintenance Mechanics’ Association Collective Bargaining Agreement - Salary $45.27 per hour.

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT.  Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com.  Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job. 

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E.O.E.

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com.

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.