HVAC Technician

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE: 5.55

HVAC Technician

Purpose Statement
The HVAC Technician ensures an optimal learning environment by providing comprehensive preventative and general maintenance for all district climate control systems. By prioritizing indoor air quality and system reliability, this role supports student and staff wellness while driving the effectiveness of district-wide energy management programs. This position works integrally with custodial, maintenance, and campus teams to ensure facilities are safe, efficient, and fully prepared for daily instruction and community events 

Job Title:  HVAC Technician    

Hourly Wage: $33.00 Journeyman, $37.00 Masters

Reports To:  MEP Coordinator

Wage/Hour Status:  Non-Exempt

Benefit Summary: D

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred 2 years experience
• Journeyman HVAC License
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Non-Commercial Driver's License. 
• Ability to read basic operating instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in HVAC
• Demonstrates a reasonable degree of computer proficiency
• Building Automation experience, preferred
• Ability to obtain refrigerant license within first year of employment
• Obtain a certified copy of your own driving record on our myMVD website and ATTACH the driving record to your application materials.  A certified driving record is your official driving record certified by the Iowa DOT and can be used for official or legal purposes. The fee is $5.50 plus a $3 charge which includes a $1.50 online service fee and $1.50 credit card processing fee.

Essential Functions 

Technical Operations & Maintenance

• System Maintenance: Performs comprehensive preventative maintenance and repairs on high-pressure/low-pressure mechanical and electrical HVAC equipment to ensure peak performance and system longevity.
• Diagnostic Repair: Troubleshoots and resolves complex HVAC malfunctions, including ordering necessary replacement parts and executing field or shop-based repairs.
• Building Automation Oversight: Utilizes computerized Building Automation Systems (BAS) and specialized software to monitor, manage, and optimize district-wide HVAC efficiency and energy consumption.

Facility Readiness & Safety

• Operational Readiness: Conducts daily facility inspections to ensure climate control systems are operational and all mechanical areas are free of hazards prior to student and staff arrival.
• Emergency Response: Serves in the on-call rotation and responds promptly to urgent safety concerns, equipment alarms, or facility damage to mitigate risks and ensure building continuity.
• Shop Management: Maintains an organized inventory of critical replacement parts and manages the district repair shop to facilitate off-site equipment overhauls.

Communication & Documentation

• Workflow Management: Manages and completes electronic work orders within established timelines, providing detailed documentation of labor and materials used.
• Technical Compliance: Interprets and executes complex technical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and verbal instructions to ensure all work meets district standards and local codes.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Provides professional technical guidance to site personnel regarding equipment operation and safety; addresses inquiries from staff or visitors with accurate information and a customer-service focus.

Other Functions

• Participate in training programs, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision.  
• Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and works well with other employees on jobs that require more than one person.
• Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff, students, and visitors.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Maintains consistent and reliable attendance to ensure the continuous operation of district climate systems. Remains fully engaged in technical duties and maintains a professional work environment, ensuring personal electronic devices do not interfere with safety protocols, emergency response, or the timely completion of maintenance tasks. 
• Reports in a timely manner the presence of all environmental hazards or dangerous substances to the immediate supervisor.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands:  lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. Successful candidate is subject to post-offer pre-employment physical. 

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Salary : $33