HVAC Technician

Waukee Community School District is seeking a skilled, solutions-driven HVAC Technician to join our Facilities team. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to support a fast-growing district and ensure comfortable, safe learning environments for students and staff.

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Master HVAC License, preferred

• 6–7 years of hands-on experience

• Basic plumbing knowledge preferred (not required)

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our Facilities & Operations team, you will:

HVAC, Air Handling & Ventilation

• Maintain and repair exhaust fans (bearings, belts, grease, etc.)

• Service and repair air handling units—including bearings, belts, motors, pulleys, and springs

• Clean coils, pans, and drains and repair/replace dampers, motors, and seals

• Use Metasys (building automation system) to check temps, airflow, damper operations, and troubleshoot issues

Pumps, Motors & Mechanical Systems

• Maintain and repair all pumps and motors: rebuild units, replace components, grease bearings, and install seals

• Diagnose problems across all HVAC systems, identify required parts, source pricing, order, and pick up parts when needed

• Change filters in all air-handling equipment

Cooling, Heating & Water Systems

• Maintain A/C equipment, including coil cleaning, controls, refrigerant, and diagnostics

• Maintain closed-loop systems (chilled and heating water), including chemical management

• Manage water treatment for condenser systems—adjust chemicals, maintain chemical pumps and injectors, test water, and order supplies

• Service cooling towers (cleaning, bearings, belts, couplings, etc.)

• Clean and maintain all pump strainers

Boilers & Building Systems

• Maintain and repair boilers, controls, pumps, flues, drain lines, and piping

• Diagnose boiler issues and complete necessary repairs

Coordination & Operations

• Work directly with outside contractors to schedule and support repairs

• Use our work order system to track and manage daily tasks

• Use Metasys to identify system issues and respond to emergency needs

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• IPERS retirement plan

• District-paid Health & Dental Insurance (employee only; dependents available at added cost)

• Generous leave package: vacation, personal, sick, family sick, and bereavement

• Work wellness program

• Work shoe reimbursement (up to $175, depending on position)

• District-provided work vehicle and tools

Hiring Requirements

Final candidates will complete a pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle check, and background check as part of the Waukee Community School District hiring process.

Salary : $30 - $33