HVAC

Job Title: HVAC

Reports to: Director of Maintenance and Grounds 

Dept.: Operational Services 

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale: MT5

Calendar: 240

Primary Purpose: 

Under general supervision, maintain, repair, and install electrical, heating and air conditioning systems and equipment throughout the district. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all electrical fixtures and HVAC systems in district facilities. Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.

Qualifications:  

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• EPA 608 Certification 

Experience:

• Five years experience in HVAC/Electrical fields

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques

• Knowledge of electrical circuits and wiring and operating principles of motors

• Knowledge of local electrical codes

• Knowledge of required preventative maintenance

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations

• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

• Ability to use hand and power tools

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of heating and air conditioning systems, including rooftop equipment.
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
• Install  and  repair  wiring,  electrical  fixtures,  power  equipment,  and  components  of  machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematics, and blueprints.
• Install and repair control and distribution apparatus, including motors, relays, switches, etc.
• Install new heating and air conditioning systems and components.
• Relocate and expand existing HVAC systems as needed.
• Install and connect power supply wiring, cables, conduit, and electrical apparatus for machines and equipment in new and existing facilities following diagrams, schematics, or blueprints.
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install duct work and piping according to specifications and code.
• Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics.
• Maintain Freon dispensing records to meet federal requirements.
• Maintain  preventive  maintenance  schedules  and  procedures  for  all  HVAC  equipment,  including changing of filters and cleaning condensers and coils.
• Perform duct cleaning and air quality testing as needed.
• Assist energy manager to complete energy conservation surveys to realize most efficient, cost -effective use of HVAC energy.
• Receive and complete work orders.
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Maintain inventory of district-owned HVAC tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion to ensure it meets building standards, current electrical codes and areas are clean.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Detect  needed  repairs  on  buildings,  grounds,  and  equipment  following  established  inspection procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Other duties could include working in other areas of the maintenance department to provide support during  absences  or  shortage  of  staff  in  other  trades  or  to  perform  duties  associated  with  light construction projects.
• Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Facility Services Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All duties must be performed on site. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Director of Maintenance

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Electrical measuring and testing equipment; welding equipment; hand tools; power tools; light truck or van 

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching 

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (50 pounds and over)

Environment:  May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además,  el  distrito  escolar  no  discrimina  a  ningún  empleado  o  candidato  a  empleo  que  actúe  oponiéndose  a  ese  tipo  de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.