Licensed HVAC Technician - 3033 (Maintenance)

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the maintenance, installation, and repair of commercial HVAC equipment such as chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, compressors, blowers, valves and valve motors, damper drive motors, as well as controls system components to maintain the district’s facilities in a safe and efficient manner. Work also involves scheduling to maintain system adherence to all related codes and regulations. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contacts with school officials and various department heads.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 HVAC:

• Repairs, installs, inspects and maintains all the HVAC system in all school facilities.
• Performs a variety of repair tasks concerning the HVAC systems within each facility: compressors, pumps, pump motors, valves, dampers and damper drives, blower/fan assemblies and motors, expansion valves, capacitors, relays, contactors, and controls, as well as all other associated repair and diagnostic activities.
• Inspects requests for service to determine the cause of HVAC problems and necessary repairs.
• Prepares a list of materials, tools, and equipment, including amounts, quality and type needed, and presents for approval.
• Maintains responsibility for all materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensures the safe and efficient operation of all HVAC equipment, apparatuses, and all other associated equipment.
• Repairs, replaces, installs ductwork, gas piping, and gas valves.
• Inspects, repairs, adjusts, and installs boiler safety switches, controls, and valves.
• Examines the district facilities on a regular basis to determine preventative maintenance schedules and general maintenance needs.
• Provides assistance in the mechanical phase of planning new construction and renovation projects.
• Performs planned maintenance activities on all HVAC equipment such as belts, pulleys, and bearing maintenance, air filter replacements, lubrication points, and coil cleaning.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains control system components and wiring.
• Reclaims refrigerants, installs filter dryers, evacuates and recharges refrigerant systems to proper performance specifications.

General Maintenance:

• Participates in special event set up such as graduation, board meetings, and Veterans Day events.
• Responds to building emergencies such as flooding, power outages, and inclement weather preparation and clean up.
• Repairs doors, hinges, panic devices, closures, and associated hardware.
• Makes repairs to floor tile, block, and brick.
• Install and repairs playground equipment.
• Makes repairs to damaged furniture and removes furniture in preparation for project activities.
• Maintains mobile unit decks and ramps.
• Escorts contractors in preparation for project inception.
• Unloads food service trucks.

Will maintain Kitchen equipment and support for Athletics.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned or required.
  MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school graduate supplemented by vocational training in heating and HVAC, electrical, and associated trades, and a minimum of two to five years’ experience in the same; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must maintain universal CFC certification as required by the EPA.
• HVAC certification preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state of NC. Must maintain a safe driving record.
• Must maintain universal CFC certification as required by the EPA.
• HVAC certification preferred.

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Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification Requirements (All)

HVAC
NATE Certification
CFC Certification

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan