Maintenance Worker III (HVAC Technician)

Class Code: 8443

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more craft or trade; lead other Maintenance Technicians as needed; work independently in advanced trades; perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of District heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities; perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintenance Worker III (HVAC) performs advanced skilled crafts work in one or more specialties and may lead other Maintenance Workers and Technicians. Demonstrate duties at the skilled level in one or more of the building maintenance trades, use independent judgment in making decisions based on training, knowledge and experience and assist other Maintenance Technicians as required with complex and major work projects as well as assist maintenance personnel with maintenance projects on a less difficult level.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Perform a variety of skilled work at the Journeyman Technician Level in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign, and coordinate the work of assigned staff or contractors to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
• Perform various refrigeration, plumbing and heating-related duties; cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe; assist in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures; perform welding and metal fabrication; diagnose and repair electronic ignition systems for heaters, furnaces and hot water heaters.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; execute emergency repairs and large complex projects; troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptable, ballasts and other wiring; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers.
• Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearing, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures; perform trouble-shooting to repair or replace fans and motors; perform repairs to motors, bells, clocks and lighting circuits and to communication and audio-visual equipment.
• Obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies for HVAC items needed by the District.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state and local codes, regulation and requirements.
• Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders.
• Purchase tools, equipment and materials; operate light trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance.

• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
• Theory of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of the state and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration and boilers.
• Cooling tower and boiler water treatment.
• Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
• Welding and soldering techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair.
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of district heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
• Diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning units.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tolls utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.

• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years journeyman-level experience in one or more trade areas. Journey license or equivalent certifications for trade area (HVAC) required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid driver's license. CDL preferred.