District HVAC Certified Technician (8 hours per day/ 260 days per year)

Preference will be given to those who also hold an Electrical License in the State of Kentucky 

TITLE:   HVAC Technician

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

JOB GOAL: Repairs and maintains heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) pneumatic, electrical, and digital HVAC controls.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and test equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration HVAC control system.
• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC controls, including pneumatic, electric, and electronic controls.
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC control problems, including dampers, coils, HVAC steam related controls, air handling equipment, and all types of valves.
• Adjusts and calibrates pneumatic/electronic devices to balance the HVAC systems.
• Inspects and services controls on a scheduled basis.
• Responds to service calls and troubleshoots problems.
• Prepares estimates for the repair and/or installation of new HVAC systems and makes recommendations for such repairs and services.
• Troubleshoots and tests controls using test gauges, amp meters, hydrothermographs, and computers.
• Knowledge of basic electrical applications and related maintenance including 240/480, also with three-phase application.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Superintendent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:          

• Five years of progressively responsible HVAC  equipment installation, maintenance, and repair experience which includes one year of HVAC control maintenance and repair experience and completion of  a HVAC control training program applicable to type of system, or;
• Completion of four year federally approved technical  training program in the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC equipment and completion of  a HVAC control training program applicable to type of system and one year of HVAC control maintenance  and repair experience, or;
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training,  and/or education approved by the Superintendent
• Must be knowledgeable in sizing area for proper size BTU’s for heating and cooling. 
• Must be proficient in brazing and soldering techniques.
• Chlorofluorocarbon Certification Type I, II, and III.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Driver’s License.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Maintenance Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary commensurate with the Russell Independent Schools Classified Salary Schedule