District Maintenance - HVAC Technician (#23084)

Valley View School District 365U; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental BCBSIL

FSA and Dependent Daycare

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403B

Job summary

Valley View School District 365U is seeking a District Maintenance HVAC Technician to operate and maintain Trane Tracer EMS across the district. The role emphasizes troubleshooting complex systems, reading wiring diagrams and optimizing energy use while ensuring occupant comfort.

Responsibilities include responding to after-hours emergencies and supporting various mechanical systems, with overtime as needed. Candidates should have formal HVAC schooling and appropriate certification.

Qualifications

• HVAC technician with formal schooling and appropriate certification.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and interpret HVAC control sequences.
• Good health and capacity to work overtime or night shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Trane Tracer energy management system district-wide.
• Evaluate and modify HVAC control sequences to balance comfort and energy use.
• Troubleshoot HVAC equipment, including motors, boilers, chillers and AHUs.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies for maintenance, security or alarms.
• Perform other duties aligned with the job classification when assigned.

Skills

DDC controls

Trane Tracer

HVAC troubleshooting

Energy management

Problem solving

Education

HVAC certification

Tools

Trane Tracer Summit

Power tools

Job description

District Maintenance - HVAC Technician (#23084) JobID: 12743

VACANCY

The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time, District Maintenance HVACTechnician position.

JOB SUMMARY

To perform operations, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of a variety of HVAC equipment District-wide, with an application of Trane Tracer and HVAC controls.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Some of these duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effectively and efficiently operate and maintain the Trane Tracer energy management system throughout the school district; extensive knowledge of, but not limited to:
  • Computers
  • Windows operating system
  • Internet explorer
  • Trane Tracer Summit
  • HVAC systems of all sorts (heating and cooling systems, VAVs, etc.)
• Effectively and efficiently evaluate HVAC control sequences and support or modify such sequences to manage occupant comfort, equipment longevity and energy efficiency. Must be able to:
  • Understand DDC controls
  • Edit or create Custom Programming
  • Read and utilize wiring diagrams to install and/or troubleshoot systems
  • Understand electricity and common means of control (starters, relays, etc.)
  • Understand complex HVAC systems used to provide heat and cooling throughout the district
• Performs efficient troubleshooting of HVAC equipment and systems. Must have knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems and controls, including motors starters, variable frequency drives, etc.
  • Refrigeration and DX systems
  • Chillers, both air and water cooled
  • Cooling towers
  • Pumps, automated valves and piping systems
  • Boilers and boiler controls
  • Air-handlers and Rooftop units
• The District HVAC/Controls Repairman is responsible for responding to emergencies after hours both during the week and on weekends. These emergencies may include, but are not limited to maintenance, security or fire alarm problems, and snow removal.
• When necessary, other specific duties may be assigned that are in line with the job classificatio

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with others, take direction from appropriate supervisors and knowledge share with peers
• Must possess good analytical skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems with formal schooling and appropriate certification as necessary, in the same and sufficient experience as is necessary to learn the complex nature of modern HVAC equipment and systems
• Good health and character – Pre-employment Physical and Negative TB test required
• Familiar with the use and application of power tools and the safety precautions necessary in the use of power tools
• Familiar with safe work practices and the effective use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hearing protection, safety glasses, fall harness, etc)
• Must be able to work an eight-hour shift, with the additional need for overtime work when necessary and/or flexible in work hours. May involve night work due to mechanical failures, vandalism, snow removal, or related school activities

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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

• Work is performed inside and outside; with the outside environment including exposure to inclement weather, including rain and snow, heat and humidity, and extreme cold
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times
• Must have the ability to climb in overhead structures (no fear of heights), work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work, stand for long periods and possess physical strength and stamina.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with the Supportive Staff salary schedule. The work year for this position is 251 days. The normal work week will be early hours, however duties could involve occasional night work due to mechanical failure, vandalism, snow removal or related school activities.

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• IMRF contribution included in base salary
• 403B

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Valley View Council and the Board of Education.