Heating and Refrigeration Technician

Heating and Refrigeration Technician

LOCATION: Maintenance and Operations

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations

COMPENSATION: Determined by license and/or training based on BOSS Collective Agreement

BENEFITS: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan

POSTING DATES: Until filled

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program.

The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Receives instructions and directions from the Executive Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Coordinator or Department Leader

Does various types of HVAC work as assigned

Cleans equipment and work area at the completion of the job or work day

Complies with all safety factors required for the job

Installs, repairs, and maintains all HVAC and other related components in accordance with local applicable codes related to HVAC. These would include such work as installations, alterations, repairs and preventative maintenance of heating and cooling ventilation and temperature control

Installs, repairs, and maintains all HVAC and other related components in accordance with applicable codes. These would include supply and return piping, all supply and return pumps, all hot water, gas supply lines to main gas train, and air lines

Alters work schedules to conform with prevailing weather conditions

Responsible for recording labor and material used to complete the job (includes use of computers for work order system)

Works with other members of the Department

Does snow removal on voluntary basis

Requisition maintenance parts needed for repairs

Skilled in combustion adjustments, boiler cleaning, boiler tune up for hot water & steam boilers

Working knowledge of Metasys for operator override of DDC system for repair/testing purposes

Working knowledge of line electrical systems & safety circuits used in HVAC equipment

Maintenance associated with chiller tubes, cooling towers, ice machines

Does related work as assigned

Regular and predictable attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Journeyman Heating and Refrigeration License (Reciprocal) or Contractor's License preferred

Experience in Pipefitting dealing with industrial/commercial and heating/cooling systems (preferred).

Five (5) years experience in the HVAC field

Must have experience in all phases HVAC: maintenance, building alterations and construction

Must have a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of Asbestos Awareness Training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Must have specific knowledge of current HVAC codes

Can interpret prints, sketches, specifications and oral instructions

Must be familiar with the Michigan Right-To-Know Laws

Reads blueprints or schematic drawings to determine locations, size capacity and type of components, such as compressors, condensers, expansion tank, valves and tubing or piping needed to build refrigeration system

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move around the District and occasionally remain in a stationary position. The employee frequently is required to inspect equipment and use the necessary tools to repair that equipment. The employee must also be able to position self to work on HVAC Units. The employee must frequently move up to 50 lbs and/or individually push or pull up to 100 lbs. Individual must be able to inspect equipment from all distances and be aware of surroundings. The employee must occasionally determine where sounds are coming from and detect noises. Employee must pass all District and Federal pre-employment requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with staff and occasionally with students and the public. The employee is directly responsible for the maintenance of all district HVAC.

EVALUATION:

Job performance is evaluated in accordance with district guidelines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The hourly rate, length of the workday and the number of workdays is based on the MEA/B.O.S.S. collective bargaining agreement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply on line at or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.