HVAC Technician

TITLE: HVAC Technician

POSTION TYPE: CRFT

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET.
2. Journeyperson license in HVAC and/or mechanical with State of Iowa.
3. EPA section 608 Technician Certification for refrigeration.
4. Five years’ work experience in HVAC service.
5. Three years’ work experience with roof top unit repair, maintenance, and programming. 6. Working knowledge of water treatment in open and closed loop systems.
7. Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record aligned with District guidelines at all times.
8. Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products and vender specific software.
9. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
10. Competency wo rking in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.

Desired:

1. Ability to read blueprints and calculate materials

2. Masters license in mechanical or HVAC with state of Iowa

BASIC FUNCTION:

Performs maintenance on various piping systems and HVAC equipment in accordance with district policy and state and local standards. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the facility services department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs maintenance on chiller and/or reciprocating compressor systems, including chiller tube cleaning, teardown and rebuild.

2. Replaces belts, fixtures, and performs general maintenance of air handler units.

3. Installs, maintains, and repairs ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment. 4. Diagnoses and repairs electrical and mechanical faults on HVAC systems.

5. Uses organizational skills to successfully prioritize workload and solve problems.

6. Performs maintenance on cooling towers including annual startup and shut down of cooling towers.

7. Installs and maintains water source heat pumps.

8. Performs maintenance and troubleshooting using building automation systems.

9. Repairs, replaces, and installs hot and cold-water piping systems.

10. Performs maintenance on steam and hot water boiler systems.

11. Assembles and sets piping for instruments, measuring devices, thermostatic controls used in heating and air conditioning systems.

12. Performs maintenance and troubleshooting using building automation systems.

13. Keeps daily logs and records of all maintenance functions.

14. Required to be on call 24/7.

15. Utilize Districts computerized maintenance management systems for tracking work history, assignments and completion.

16. Carries out all the policies and procedures set forth for building operational personnel and facility management.

17. Demonstrates leadership, communications, and organizational ability

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

EVALUATES: N/A
POSITION INVENTORY: B24

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS: 260 Day Calendar HOURS: 8 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing/stairs, driving. Occasionally lift 100 lbs and 20 feet.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent inside and outside in extremes of temperature/humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: EN

Date:06/2025

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.