HVAC System Mechanic I - Anticipated

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dothan City Schools in Dothan, AL seeks an HVAC System Mechanic I to repair, install, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment. The position may involve supervising others and requires a valid Alabama driver’s license.

The role calls for independent work, adherence to safety standards, and occasional training duties. It covers chillers, heat pumps, gas furnaces, and related commercial kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years related experience.
• Working knowledge of electronic controls and energy management systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning trade standards and tools.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions in HVAC trade.
• Ability to estimate time and materials accurately.
• Familiarity with building codes (state and local).
• Type I and Type II CFC certification required.
• Knowledge of EPA refrigerant regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC equipment efficiently.
• Ability to read and understand routine instructions.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, or diagram instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Read and work from blueprints.
• Maintain professional standards.
• Participate in in-service training as assigned.
• Other duties as necessary.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Electrical controls knowledge

Math skills

Time and material estimating

Safety standards knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Type I and Type II CFC Certification

EPA refrigerant regulations knowledge

Job description

HVAC System Mechanic I

SUMMARY:

A skilled position which involves the repair, installation, and general maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. This position will require the ability to work independently and may involve the supervision, training, and directing of other personnel. The employee is required to have a valid Alabama driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three years related experience.
2. 2. Working knowledge of electronic controls and computer operated energy management systems.
3. 3. Working knowledge of the standards, practices, processes, tools, and materials of the refrigeration and air conditioning trade.
4. 4. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the refrigeration and air conditioning trade.
5. 5. Ability to make accurate time and material estimates and to perform work requiring mechanical aptitude.
6. 6. Working knowledge of state and local building codes.
7. 7. Requires a minimum Type I and Type II CFC Certification.
8. 8. Knowledge of EPA rules and regulations concerning refrigerant.
9. 9. Ability to understand and troubleshoot HVAC equipment in an efficient manner.
10. 10. Ability to read, write, and understand routine non-technical instructions.
11. 11. Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
12. 12. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

SALARY LEVEL:

11

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Director of Maintenance and Facilities

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with the repairs, installation, and general maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment such as air cooled chillers, heat pumps, gas fired furnaces, central units, walk-in freezers/coolers, ice machines, and other related commercial kitchen equipment.
2. Reads and works from blueprints.
3. Maintains and exhibits a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
4. Participates in in-service training as assigned.
5. Other duties being assigned as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to work from ladders, roofs, and scaffolding.
2. Ability to work with and around moving parts and power tools and to work under occasional adverse environmental conditions such as exposure to dust and/or fumes.
3. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
4. The employee is required to walk.
5. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, or extreme heat. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold or risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE:

Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama

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