HVAC Technician - starting pay rate up to $28.70/hr

Position Title: HVAC Technician
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Immediate Supervisor: HVAC Supervisor

Summary:
This position offers support for all areas of maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of the HVAC systems in the District buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

• Install, repair, alter, replace and maintain environmental systems equipment and components including but not limited to: air conditioning equipment, condensers, pumps, compressors, GEO Thermal Systems, boilers and other pneumatic and electric machinery and computerized controls, install and maintain cooling tower equipment and cooling water treatment equipment.
• Operate and control HVAC systems with the use of Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS).
• Perform skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of environmental systems such as refrigeration, temperature control, and support systems equipment.
• Implement preventive maintenance program, test and evaluate performance of systems using specialized equipment, repair or replace defective valves, thermostats etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Prepare records and service reports.
• Provide functional supervision to outside contractors and other operation and maintenance employees.
• Determine the amount of time and materials necessary to accomplish tasks with the least expense and downtime of equipment.
• Build a positive working relationship with school administrators, custodians and other employees of the district.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with Supervisor and/or other on-site personnel.
• Work independently during the normal workday and during off hours on an on-call status.
• Comply with OSHA regulations/guidelines regarding materials and safety, as established by OSHA guidelines.
• Participate as directed in any training and development programs identified by the Supervisor; keep current on relevant information and technology.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Standards:
1. Quality of work (Maintains the District's HVAC systems to provide for a comfortable and safe environment.)
2. Quantity of work (The amount of work performed is evidence of high productivity; industrious; accountable for own fair share of work load; seeks additional tasks)
3. Knowledge of job (Job methods, procedures, practices and responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning)
4. Creativity/Problem solving (Offers new ideas; suggests innovative and better ways of performing necessary tasks)
5. Interpersonal skills (Works collaboratively with others; courteous; polite; pleasant; promotes positive image in contacts with co-workers and District customers)
6. Dependability (Reliable; punctual; consistent attendance; completes work accurately and in a timely fashion; stable and calm in a crisis or emergency; works independently)
7. Professional appearance (Dress is acceptable for the job; appears clean, well-groomed and "professional") 8. Organizational skills (Exhibits ability to prioritize work; organizational skills enhance job productivity)
9. Safety (Provides safety and security for self and others through following proper safety procedures at all times)
10. Written/Verbal communication (Conveys information and ideas accurately and courteously to clearly met the needs of the staff/students/visitors, transfers thoughts and ideas into speech and presents clearly)
11. Managing change/adaptability (Demonstrates good understanding of organizational changes and communicates support for such change. Adapts to changes in schedule and work assignments)
12. Professional approach (Professional, positive and helpful approach with visitors and District employees. Displays loyalty toward the organization. Demonstrates a capacity to understand internal and external customer requirements and produces a professional level of service that is satisfactory)
13. Flexibility (Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures and procedures. Willingly takes direction and will modify one's preferred way of doing things)

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Indirect/functional supervision to outside contractors and project responsibility to other operation and maintenance employees.

Minimum Education or Experience
High school graduate or GED
HVAC Journeyman preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Able to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
Able to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
Advanced knowledge required to identify building and/or equipment conditions which could be hazardous.
Advanced knowledge and skill in operation, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC/refrigeration equipment.
Advanced knowledge of Johnson Controls Metasys BAS.
Able to evaluate equipment for either repair or replacement.
Able to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and equipment specifications.
Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
Able to perform basic mathematical skills, such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication to determine weight, volume and distance.
Able to read, write and interpret rules, reports and procedure manuals as required to perform assignments.
Able to perceive identification numbers marked on material; read and understand numbers and volumes; and transcribe numbers.
Possess a valid Iowa Drivers' license.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must perform physical activities that require squatting, stooping or kneeling, climbing, lifting, balancing, and reaching above the head and forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools while climbing on a ladder. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. with assistance. The employee will sometimes push/pull items. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to transport supplies and equipment from one location to another.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. Work may be performed during inclement weather, with exposure to extreme temperatures and conditions including snow and ice. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. By District Board policy, the district facilities and grounds are to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free zones.

By District Board policy, the district facilities and grounds are to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free zones.