HVAC Technician

Parkway Schools; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,856 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, & vision benefits

Pension plan with employer match

403(b) and 457 plans

Employer paid life insurance

Generous leave time

Promotional opportunities

Great work environment

Job summary

Parkway Schools in Missouri is seeking an HVAC Technician for district facilities. This year-round, 8-hour shift role offers starting pay of $24.45 per hour, with increases based on verifiable experience.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years of hands-on HVAC experience, CFC/HCFC refrigerant certification, and a Missouri Class E license (or equivalent). Completion of an advanced technical training program is expected, along with strong tool skills and blueprint reading ability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in HVAC field.
• Certification for handling CFC and HCFC refrigerants.
• Possess or be able to obtain Missouri Class E driver’s license or equivalent.
• Completed advanced technical training program.
• Proficient in use of mechanical and hand tools and HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Proficient in soldering, glazing, and welding.
• Able to work at heights greater than 20 feet and on rooftops; able to lift 70 pounds on a routine basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative maintenance as well as repairs and installation for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment throughout the District.
• Repair and/or install other related equipment such as heat pumps, unit ventilators, control systems, humidifiers, cooling towers, boilers, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, air compressors and other related HVAC equipment.
• Repair ice machines, refrigerators and drinking fountains.

Skills

HVAC field experience

CFC/HCFC refrigerant cert

Read drawings/diagrams

Soldering and welding

Tools & equipment use

Physical stamina

Background check

Rooftop access

Education

Missouri Class E driver’s license or equivalent

Advanced technical training program completed

Job description

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We’re looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our HVAC Technician.

Benefits

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location: Facilities

Position: Year-round (12 Months, 8 Hours)

Status: Non-Exempt 10

Open Date: 6/16/2026

Closing Date: when filled

Hours: 7:00 am–3:30 pm

Starting Pay: $24.45/hr. & up, depending on verifiable experience

Essential Job Functions

Provide preventative maintenance as well as repairs and installation for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment throughout the District. Repair and/or install other related equipment such as heat pumps, unit ventilators, control systems, humidifiers, cooling towers, boilers, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, air compressors and other related HVAC equipment. Repair ice machines, refrigerators and drinking fountains.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands‑on experience in HVAC field
• Hold certification for handling CFC and HCFC refrigerants
• Must possess or be able to obtain minimum Missouri Class E driver's license or equivalent with an excellent driving record
• Completed advanced technical training program
• Proficient in use of mechanical and hand tools and HVAC equipment
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Proficient in soldering, glazing, and welding
• Able to work at heights greater than 20 feet and on rooftops; able to lift 70 pounds on a routine basis
• Computer literate
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to relate to a diverse workforce
• Mobility to move in and around buildings and crawl under and/or inside HVAC units
• Able to pass a thorough background investigation