Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

QUALIFICATIONS: 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 expertise required to perform routine maintenance services. Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education.

1. Knowledge of HVAC systems HVAC license certification
2. Must have EPA card
3. Knowledge and ability to perform general carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
4. Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
5. Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the assigned task.
6. Minimum of five years commercial maintenance/construction work experience.
7. Valid Alabama driver license, reliable transportation, and evidence of insurance.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
9. Must be able to pass random drug tests.

Background Check Required: (HB 402 ACT 99-361 Alabama Legislature) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the federal Bureau of Investigation.

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

JOB GOALS : Engages in or works on the actual installation, repair, or replacement of plumbing systems; assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems; and performs other routine maintenance services as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applicable to All Employees:

• Attend on a regular and predictable basis.
• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
• Uphold Board policies, including the anti-harassment program.
• Work in a cooperative manner with students, teachers, staff, supervisors, and the public.
• Work effectively and efficiently under time and productivity standards.
• Communicate tactfully and respectfully to all parties interacting with the school and school system

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

The Maintenance Technician performs duties such that the district facilities are in excellent operating conditions. Duties include but are not limited to:

2. Assist in replacing worn or defective switches, faucets, and other fixtures.
3. Assist other craftsmen in completing assignments.
4. Operate a backhoe and other equipment; backflow certification would be a plus.
5. Perform maintenance services such as change air filters, deliver supplies, move various items, install fencing, cleaning, lawn maintenance, and any other routine services that are to be handled by the Maintenance Department.
6. Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
7. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
8. Installs sheetrock and paints
9. Cuts and threads pipe.
10. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and all types of pipes.
11. Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent.
12. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
13. Utilize knowledge of applicable boiler, backflow, welder, table saw, auger, and plumbing codes.
14. Estimate job costs.
15. Framing and masonry work
1. Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Maintenance Supervisor.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

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 is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills and compile. Occasionally required to copy and negotiate.

EMPLOYMENT : This is a twelve-month contract (242 days). Salary range is based on board approved salary schedule.

EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.