HVAC/R Technician

Young World Physical Education; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an HVAC/R Technician to start immediately in Joplin, Missouri. This position involves installation, troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration and heating systems, working cooperatively with other technicians.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and an EPA Refrigerant Certification. A Class E Driver’s license with a good driving record is also required. The work environment includes a school and workshop setting, and attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; EPA Refrigerant Certification required.
• Class E Driver’s license (Chauffeur or better) with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration and heating systems.
• Maintain cold storage and freezer units.
• Work cooperatively with other technicians.

Skills

EPA Refrigerant Certification

Class E Driver’s license

Good driving record

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HVAC/R Technician

Location: Joplin R 8 School District, Joplin, Missouri. Starting Date: Immediately.

Job Details

Job ID: 5723425

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: HVAC/R Technician

Term: 12 Months

Classification: Classified/Non-exempt

Location: District Wide

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Class E Driver’s license (Chauffeur or better) with good driving record

General Expectations

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
• Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
• Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
• Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
• Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
• Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
• Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
• Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.

Essential Functions

• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of food service refrigeration and freezer equipment.
• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of building cooling and heating systems (i.e. boilers, chillers, RTUs, etc).
• Repairs drinking fountain, refrigeration, and ice machines.
• Repairs washing machines and clothing dryers.
• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of all electric heat and heat pumps.
• Repair to all major appliances in Food Service.
• Maintain cold storage and freezer storage units at Food Service Warehouse.
• Repairs to air circulating systems and restroom exhaust systems.
• Work cooperatively with other district HVAC technicians.
• Work cooperatively with all skilled craft in the planning and implementation of all projects.
• Maintain a Material Safety Data Sheet File for work area.
• Monitor comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) settings via Building Automation System (BAS).
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift, push or pull over 100 pounds.
• Lift, push, pull, and otherwise handle equipment and tools.
• Frequently squat or kneel to the ground.
• Occasionally crawl in tight spaces.
• Frequently bend and twist while operating tools and equipment.
• Frequently walk up and down stairs.
• Frequently climb and descend ladders.
• Frequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements.
• Use close, distance and peripheral vision as well as depth perception.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment

Environment is that of a typical school and workshop setting. The individual who holds this position must:

• Frequently work in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Occasionally work in rain, sleet and ice and drive on slippery conditions.
• Often work in an area with a high noise level including engine noise and the sound of many children speaking, a raised voice may be necessary.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dave Pettit, Director of Facilities
• Email: [e-mail]