Environmental System (HVAC) Technician

Young World Physical Education

Sioux City (IA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 67,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks an Environmental System (HVAC) Technician in Sioux City, Iowa. This role involves inspecting, testing, and maintaining HVAC systems across school facilities. Responsibilities include installing and repairing heating and cooling systems as well as responding to emergency calls.

Qualified candidates must possess HVAC licenses and have hands-on experience in the field. The job offers an opportunity to work within a supportive environment focused on school district operations.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
Requires one year certificate or equivalent experience.
Hands-on experience in HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

Inspect and test HVAC systems for proper operation.
Install and repair HVAC components and systems.
Provide maintenance reports and instructions.

Skills

HVAC systems operation

Maintenance and repair

Blueprint reading

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

HVAC Mechanical Journeyman License

Type 2 Refrigerant License

First Class Hydronics License

Valid driver’s license

Tools

HVAC control software

Computer for work order processing

Job description

Environmental System (HVAC) Technician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5512644

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Apr 20, 2026

Job Description

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Inspects, tests, adjusts, and balances heating, cooling, and ventilating systems (HVAC) in the schools and other school district buildings. Installs and repairs hot-air furnaces, air conditioners, appliances, and similar equipment. Responds to emergency calls as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Studies system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine the configuration and purpose of system components such as motors, pumps, fans, switches, ducts, or pipes.
Installs, repairs, calibrates, maintains, and replaces pneumatic and DDC refrigeration, heating, and standard electrical system components including controls, compressors, thermostats for chillers for heating and cooling, cooling towers, and cooling equipment, and other items.
Discusses system malfunctions with users to isolate problems. Inspects inoperative HVAC units to locate causes of trouble.
Inspects HVAC and fire alarm systems interconnections to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to prevent or detect malfunctions in system component parts.
Adjusts system controls to settings recommended by the vendor to prepare to perform tests. Tests performance of air and hydronic systems to isolate problems and determine where adjustments are necessary.
Prepares rough sketches and estimates material needed. Prepares cost estimates related to installation and repair work.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and keeps records. Renders maintenance reports as required.
Provides instructions to building service personnel and users related to the proper operation, malfunction procedures, filter changes, and site‑specific equipment.
Reads, understands, and complies with appropriate MSDS, confined space, and lockout/tagout information.
Understands backflow valve operation, and has the ability to install, operate, repair, and /or replace as needed on plumbing, heating, and cooling systems, fire suppression systems as needed. A backflow license may be required.
Repair/replace plumbing, piping valves, etc. in association with plumbing, fire suppression, heating, air conditioning systems, chillers, and swimming pools for supply, and drain/sewer lines.
Ability to read, write, and change computer‑operated energy management systems and programming associated with boilers, HVAC equipment, chillers, water softeners, exhaust, and supply equipment when required.
Ability to install, diagnose and repair DDC controls, actuators, controllers, contactors for heat exchangers, boilers, geothermal well systems, and related equipment.
Monitors, tests, and follows up on the repair of fire detection/control systems, including fire dampers in ductwork, etc. for the proper start‑up procedures following a fire system shut down of the system.
Provides general custodial support when necessary.

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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess HVAC Mechanical Journeyman License, Type 2 Refrigerant License, First Class Hydronics License, a valid driver’s license, and appropriate asbestos license may be required as assigned by the Director or designee.

COMMUNICATION 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 before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as power factors, temperature, and pressure proportions, cubic feet per minute percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Understanding and use of HVAC and other equipment control computers and software.
Must be able to use the computer to process work orders and enter accounting information.
Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. 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, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Operations or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.

Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

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