HVAC-Maintenance

Position Summary:

The HVAC employee will be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems in the district.

Successful candidates, at minimum, will have:

High School Diploma or G.E.D., related job experience, Associate’s Degree preferred

Minimum of seven years experience in the assigned trade

Able to read plans and schematics associated with the trade

Working knowledge of HVAC, maintenance, and operations

Working knowledge of Daikin HVAC systems, maintenance, and repair

Good communication skills; comprehends and efficiently follows instructions/directions

Must be able to work with power equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Installs and maintain air conditioning, heating, ventilating equipment and kitchen equipment

Starts and operate complex compressor units and heating systems

Checks and maintain generators; overhaul motors; clean and adjust voltage regulators and temperature recorders; calibrate pressure gauges, meters, and similar devices; check all indicating instruments periodically to know the functioning of each unit

Consults with outside contractors and employees of other state agencies regarding design, alteration and repair, and purchase recommendations of mechanical equipment

Establishes operating standards and procedures for equipment within the limitations of assigned temperature requirements

Performs limited welding tasks as needed

Assumes responsibility for all equipment, vehicles, tools and other equipment Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Operations

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Valid Missouri Driver’s License

Ability to safely operate district vehicles

Ability to function effectively in adverse weather conditions

Ability to communicate and work with the public and to maintain an effective working relationship with auxiliary personnel, teachers, patrons, and all school administrators

Good knowledge of tools, materials, and methods to safely perform the work required

Ability to compute simple mathematics

Working knowledge of maintenance and custodial operations

Ability to attain and maintain HVAC credentials

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with the ability to perform essential job duties.

Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects

Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 50 feet

Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups

Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, running, and reaching for extended periods of time

Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment and move about the work area

This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards

Ability to work in tight areas including pipe chases and tunnels

Ability to work in high places, using ladders and scaffolding

Ability to work in potentially dangerous situations, including gas equipment and electrical equipment

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