HVAC Mechanical Technician (40 hrs/wk, 260 days)

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Mechanical Technician to perform senior‑level maintenance and repair of mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and related systems. You will diagnose and repair equipment, conduct safety testing, maintain records, and support energy analyses.

Day, swing, or graveyard shifts may be required. The role requires extensive boiler/HVAC expertise, experience with complex mechanical systems, and strong adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education: HVAC apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited trade/technical school with boiler/HVAC focus.
• Experience: five (5) years journey level boiler/HVAC experience; three (3) years under licensed contractor preferred.
• Licenses: EPA Universal certification; Nevada driver license as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boilers and HVAC systems; perform complex maintenance and repairs.
• Repair electrical and pneumatic controls; test safety switches and controls.
• Coordinate annual inspections and certifications for boilers and vessels.
• Provide technical guidance and preventative maintenance training to staff.
• Manage large maintenance projects and energy analysis studies.

Skills

Advanced HVAC maintenance

Boiler repair

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Heavy manual labor

Education

HVAC apprenticeship program

Trade/technical school major in boiler and HVAC

Tools

HVAC diagnostics tools

Job description

Summary

The Mechanical Technician performs senior‑level maintenance and repair work under general supervision, serving as a technical consultant to ensure equipment and systems operate safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing equipment, conducting safety testing, maintaining inventory and records, and completing related duties. The position may require working day, swing, or graveyard shifts as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance

• Inspect boilers and HVAC systems to ensure proper operation and maintenance procedures.
• Perform complex maintenance, updates, remodeling, and mechanical repairs on boilers, HVAC systems, and related equipment.
• Repair and adjust electrical and pneumatic pressure control equipment; test and maintain safety switches and controls.
• Repair refractories and fireboxes, including cleaning fireside and waterside of boilers.
• Test and treat hot water, chilled water, steam, and other hydronic systems.
• Maintain and repair ground source heat pump systems.

Operations, Maintenance & Equipment Repair (Facilities)

• Provide technical guidance and preventative maintenance training to staff.
• Coordinate and oversee preparation of boilers and vessels for annual inspection and certification.
• Ensure compliance with State, local, District, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Manage large HVAC maintenance projects.
• Assist with energy analysis studies.
• Identify and prioritize equipment repair and replacement needs.
• Review plans for new schools and major projects; assist in developing construction standards.

Documentation, Inventory & Regulatory Remediation (Facilities)

• Estimate time and material costs for vendor and contractor repairs.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of testing, preventative maintenance, and major repairs.
• Manage inventory of supplies, equipment, and parts.
• Complete material disturbance permits in compliance with policy.
• Perform AHERA Class III asbestos disturbances as required.
• Perform OSHA‑compliant lead remediation as required.
• Perform mold remediation in accordance with regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Nutrition Services

Operations, Maintenance & Equipment Repair (Nutrition)

• Inspect commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration systems for proper operation.
• Perform complex maintenance, remodeling, and mechanical repairs on refrigeration racks, dishwashers, and related kitchen equipment.
• Repair and adjust refrigeration and heating set points.
• Test and maintain safety switches and controls.
• Delime dishwashers.
• Clean and sanitize ice machines.
• Clean condenser coils on refrigeration equipment.
• Service and rebuild wrapping machines.

Technical Oversight, Project Management & Compliance (Nutrition)

• Provide technical guidance and preventative maintenance training to Custodians, Maintenance Technicians, and Kitchen Managers.
• Coordinate and oversee servicing of refrigeration racks, dishwashers, and ice machines.
• Ensure compliance with State, local, District, and Health Department policies.
• Manage large kitchen maintenance projects.
• Assist with energy analysis studies.
• Identify and prioritize equipment repair and replacement needs.
• Review plans for new schools and major projects and assist in developing construction standards.

Documentation, Inventory & Regulatory Remediation (Nutrition)

• Estimate time and material costs for vendor and contractor repairs.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of testing, preventative maintenance, and major repairs.
• Manage inventory of supplies, equipment, and parts.
• Complete material disturbance permits in compliance with policy.
• Perform AHERA Class III asbestos disturbances as required.
• Perform OSHA‑compliant lead remediation as required.
• Perform mold remediation in accordance with regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of a recognized HVAC apprenticeship program or graduation from an accredited trade or technical school with major coursework in boiler and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems required.

OR

Experience: Five (5) years of varied journey level experience with boilers and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems required. Three (3) years experience working under the supervision of a licensed contractor performing varied and complex boiler, heating, ventilating and air conditioning installation, maintenance and repair activities preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid Nevada Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the District; must maintain a valid Driver License.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification; Universal Certification will be required within the probation period.
• AHERA 16‑Hour asbestos training, asbestos certification required within the first 12 months of employment. Employer will provide training.
• OSHA Lead Action 8‑hour Training. Certification required within the first 12 months of employment. Employer will provide training.

Competencies

• Advanced journey‑level techniques, procedures, and tools used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, cooking and food service equipment, pumps, motors, and related mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic control systems.
• Applicable state and local codes and regulations governing maintenance and repair activities.
• Workplace hazards and required safety precautions associated with mechanical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
• Basic computer operations necessary to utilize energy management and computerized work order systems.

Skills

• Diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining complex mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration and commercial equipment systems at an advanced journey level.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, and specification sheets.
• Applying proper safety practices in maintenance and repair activities.
• Estimating material and labor costs.
• Preparing and maintaining operational records and reports.
• Effectively using computerized work order systems.
• Performing heavy manual labor.

Ability To

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Function as an in‑house technical advisor and trainer.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, and others encountered in the course of work.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Exposure to weather: Frequently
  • Exposure may include extreme temperatures ranging from –10 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Exposure to loud noises: Frequently
• Working in confined spaces: Occasionally
• Working at heights: Occasionally
• Working with hazardous materials: Frequently

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying: Continuously
• Standing/Walking: Continuously
• Bending/Stooping: Continuously
• Reaching: Continuously
• Pushing/Pulling: Continuously
• Climbing: Frequently
• Fine motor skills: Continuously

Definitions

• Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10‑30% of the time.
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30‑60% of the time.
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber‑bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.