Position Title: HVAC Technician
FLSA: Non Exempt
REPORTS TO: Facility Manager, Supervisor of Maintenance
Terms of Employment: A full contract for this position is 240 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.
Beginning: November / December, 2024
DISTRICT VALUES
- We will always put student needs first.
- We believe relationships matter.
- We expect accountability.
- We operate with transparency.
- We prioritize student and staff safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Commercial / light industrial preferred.
- Ability to lift 50-75 pounds to shoulder height occasionally.
- Ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds frequently.
- Ability to perform physical labor in hot and cold outdoor environments.
- Ability to climb up and down ladders of various heights.
- Must have an Arkansas Class A HVACR License or obtain a Arkansas Class A HVACR license within 24 months of employment .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintains readiness for control of building HVAC systems to preserve a healthy and comfortable environment and to operate connected buildings in an energy efficient manner.
- Installing heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This involves reading blueprints, following building codes, and ensuring proper system operation.
- Install and program energy management systems for different types of mechanical equipment
- Performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency. This may involve inspecting components like compressors, motors, and filters.
- Diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning HVAC systems. This includes troubleshooting issues such as faulty thermostats, refrigerant leaks, electrical problems, or mechanical failures, and then performing the necessary repairs.
- Testing HVAC systems to ensure they are functioning correctly and meeting performance standards. This may involve using specialized tools to measure airflow, temperature differentials, and system pressures.
- Handling refrigerants safely and in accordance with environmental regulations. This includes recovering, recycling, and recharging refrigerants used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Schedules HVAC operations for daily education programs, extra-curricular activities, and afterhours events.
- Schedules all equipment downtimes (regular and holiday schedule) to operate the facilities at optimum energy efficiency while providing for maintenance of suitable temperatures and humidity of the building environment.
- Maintains archives, warranty data, record drawings and manuals.
- Maintains accurate records of facility conditions.
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
- Must be able to work independently, sometimes with minimal supervision.
- Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and district administration.
- Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
- Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others. This includes using personal protective equipment (PPE), following proper procedures for handling hazardous materials, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Present and communicate in a professional manner.
- Attend trainings as required.
- Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community patrons.
- Must be willing to work overtime or after hours whenever needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting
- Ability to perform physical labor in hot and cold outdoor environments.
- Ability to climb up and down ladders of various heights.
See Maintenance Staff Salary Schedule
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