HVAC Mechanic

Chesterfield County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks an HVAC Technician to install, repair and maintain heating and air conditioning systems across multiple school buildings. You will perform preventive maintenance, read wiring diagrams and coordinate with facility staff.

This role requires EPA refrigerant certification, a valid VA driver's license, and the ability to work independently under supervision when needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive HVAC knowledge including heating and cooling systems.
• Ability to read building plans, wiring diagrams, pneumatic, electrical and automation schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work well with others; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• EPA refrigerant transition and recovery certificate required.
• Building automation systems experience preferred.
• Must have a Valid VA Driver’s License; driving position; background investigations/tests.

Responsibilities

• Installs new equipment.
• Repairs and maintains a wide variety of heating and air conditioning equipment in buildings and schools.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Drains old compressors, labels and dates unit by school, compressor model and serial number, and disposes by EPA protocol.
• Works with other maintenance workers, school officials and staff to resolve maintenance problems.
• Adjusts building automation systems in response to complaints or requests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Reading plans & diagrams

Computer basics

Job description

General Description

Performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of commercial heating and air conditioning equipment for assigned school buildings. Work is performed independently through receipt of work orders from team leader or supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Installs new equipment.
• Repairs and maintains a wide variety of heating and air conditioning equipment in buildings and schools.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Drains old compressors, labels and dates unit by school, compressor model and serial number, and disposes by EPA protocol.
• Works with other maintenance workers, school officials and staff to resolve maintenance problems.
• Adjusts building automation systems in response to complaints or requests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility

Provides and verifies invoices in a timely manner. Adheres to county spending guidelines.

Report Preparation

Simple written report due upon completion of every work order.

Equipment Operation

Utilizes equipment pertaining to heating and air conditioning.

Contacts

Facility Services personnel and office staff and administrators from individual schools. Occasional contact with vendors, building inspectors, contract workers.

Work Direction/Supervision

N/A

Decision Making

Frequent independent decision-making and problem solving as it relates to position. Seek supervisor’s approval for extensive repairs/replacement, all expenditures outside of routine supplies and materials and before calling an outside contractor.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal indoor levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is exposed to extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the HVAC field to include heating and conditioning systems, refrigeration systems and controls. Demonstrated ability to read and understand building plans, wiring diagrams, pneumatic, electrical and automation schematics and troubleshoot problems. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work well with others; to work independently and assume responsibility for installation and maintenance of assigned equipment without direct supervision. Basic computer and keyboarding skills.

Additional Job Requirements

EPA approved certificate of completion for refrigerant transition and recovery. Building automation systems experience preferred, as well as experience with a variety of electronic and pneumatic controls. Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the above knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a Valid VA Driver’s License. This position is designated as a driving position. In accordance with Policy 5431, driving record checks are performed annually on individuals occupying driving positions. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$43,620.10 - $74,138.25

Hours Per Day

8 Days Per Year 260

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Other Information

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract. As one of the largest and most innovative school divisions in the nation, Chesterfield County Public Schools is committed to creating a better tomorrow through authentic and captivating learning experiences. With work guided by the values of equity, integrity, teamwork and ingenuity, we believe that a better tomorrow is created one student at a time. Through our strategic plan, Imagine Tomorrow, our focus is to create an infinite learner mindset while encouraging students and staff to exemplify personal responsibility and supportive relationships. We think our schools are pretty amazing, but we aren’t the only ones. Our award-winning school division – which includes six National Blue Ribbon Schools, seven National Title I Distinguished Schools and six Middle Schools to Watch – is often cited as the reason people choose to live and work here. Educators from outside of our school division routinely visit our nationally-recognized schools to learn more about what we are doing, how we are doing it and why we are doing it. Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us. You have a choice to make, and we would like for you to choose Chesterfield.