Facilities Technician: HVAC Specialist - Posting#1615

District Wide

Elkins Park Gardens (PA)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 49,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cheltenham Township School District is seeking a Facilities Technician - HVAC Specialist to maintain all HVAC equipment across district facilities, ensuring compliance with codes and a safe learning environment. Responsibilities include repairs, installations, test pipes and pumps, and preventative maintenance on boilers, chillers, and air handling units.

The role reports to the Director and Assistant Director of Facilities and Maintenance.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; trade/vocational training preferred.
Valid PA driver’s license and ability to read blueprints.
Five years HVAC maintenance experience in educational or medical settings.
CFC refrigerant recovery certification and boiler license required.

Responsibilities

Maintain HVAC equipment to ensure code compliance and safe learning environment.
Repair and install boilers, pumps, chillers and air handling units.
Operate and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS).
Complete work orders via FMX and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Teamwork

Safety regulations

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school diploma

Boiler license

CFC refrigerant recovery certification

Tools

FMX work order system

Building Management System (BMS)

Pumps, boilers, chillers

Boiler and HVAC test instruments

Job description

Facilities Technician: HVAC Specialist - Posting#1615

Cheltenham Township School District District Wide - Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5019053
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 05, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Vacancy 03.05.2025

Cheltenham School District announces the following support staff position(s) for the 2024-2025 school year

TITLE: Facilities Technician - HVAC Specialist REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director of Facilities and Maintenance GRADE/TIER: G13-G11 (New Hires - G13 Only) SALARY RANGE: $30.88/hour - $35.56/hour LOCATION: District-wide JOB SUMMARY: This is a District-Wide position focused on maintaining all HVAC equipment to ensure compliance with local codes and to ensure a safe, operational environment conducive to learning. This includes repairs, installation, replacement and test pipes, fittings, HVAC/Plumbing equipment and preventative maintenance, hot water heaters, low pressure and high pressure steam heating systems using hand tools and testing instruments. Repair and replace pumps, packing, mechanical seals, bearing,and equipment as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is intended to illustrate rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Ensures all work orders/service calls are completed in the safest possible manner. Utilizes all available and necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Proactively request additional safety equipment as needed to continue work is the safest possible manner. Observes all safety regulations and policies.
Carries out daily work orders, building systems and preventative maintenance as assigned through the online work order system FMX. Responds to these requests in a timely manner.
Represents Cheltenham School District, as such employee must be cordial, respectful, helpful, and cooperative in attitude and manner to the community, students, and other staff members. Employee will adhere to uniform and other grooming requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair at an advanced level the following.
Boiler Systems- Pumps- Chillers- Air Handling Units- Electronic and pneumatic valve controls- Heat Pumps- Air Conditioners- Steam Valves- Emergency Generators.
Repair and maintain chillers, air handlers and associated units.
Repair and maintain equipment steam production/distribution systems.
Operate and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS) program and components, change and update program.
Able to function with a minimum amount of supervision.
Promptly report all accidents to supervisor.

Secondary Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned such as General Maintenance, snow removal, and assist outside contractors.
Overtime may be required due to the severity of the situation which will be determined by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School, G.E.D or trade school diploma.
2. Five Years of field experience in the repair and maintenance of HVAC Systems in educational, residential, or medical environments preferred.
3. Certified and licensed for CFC refrigerant recovery, and boiler license.
4. Must possess sufficient knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and facility disciplines.
5. Proficiency in completing work orders using online work order system.
6. Knowledge and understanding of local and national sanitation/building codes.
7. Ability to read complex blueprints and schematic diagrams.
8. Ability to work with others and as part of a team.
9. Ability to work in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
10. Must maintain a valid PA driver's license.
11. Must be knowledgeable of safety regulations and procedures for working with asbestos.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to reach above and below the waist
Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
Some bending and twisting of the body required
Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing 75 lbs. or more
Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, kneel, and crawl
Ability to mostly sit with some walking, standing or moving throughout the district
Ability to stand or walk eighty percent (80%) of workday

SENSORY ABILITIES

Visual acuity and auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to hazardous materials. Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (100 degrees or more).Subject to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system and/or skin.

TEMPERAMENT

Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruption. Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented. Able to receive oral communication and convey details or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

COGNITIVE ABILITY

Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to read and write
Ability to follow written and verbal directions
Ability to organize tasks
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and vehicles

LICENSE

Must possess valid PA driver’s license

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)

External candidates: If hired, you will be required to provide Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances and other mandatory employment forms.

Open until filled.

The Cheltenham School District is an equal opportunity employer.

CHELTENHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT

2000 ASHBOURNE ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30.88 to $35.56 Per Year
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

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