HVAC Technician

The Episcopal School of Dallas, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Episcopal School of Dallas, Inc. is seeking an HVAC Technician to support the Campus Maintenance Engineer in maintaining fire/life safety, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across the campus.

You will perform preventive maintenance, coordinate with contractors for MEP projects, and ensure minimal classroom disruption while upholding safety and compliance standards across facilities.

Qualifications

• Trade/Vocational HVAC certificate required.
• 2+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience.
• Certification as Universal Technician for CFCs.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Building Automation Controls knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set job/task priorities with minimal classroom disruptions.
• Repair/replace HVAC components, electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures.
• Maintain/repair building systems including fire/life safety.
• Coordinate with contractors for MEP projects.
• Manage HVAC/Mech/Plumbing inventory and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Operate/building automation controls (BAS/EMS).
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; outdoor work in various conditions.
• Adhere to abuse risk management policies and required trainings.

Skills

BAS/EMS knowledge

Basic computer knowledge

Education

HVAC certificate from trade/vocational school

2+ years related work experience including supervisory experience

Universal Technician for CFCs

Tools

Building Automation Controls

Job description

Purpose:

The HVAC Technician is responsible for assisting the Campus Maintenance Engineer in the maintenance, repair, and continuous operation of building systems, including fire/life safety, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Essential Functions:

Self-performs work-order flow including the following:

• Performs routine building engineering work and inspections
  • Set job/task priorities with keeping minimal classroom disruptions in mind.
  • Set deadlines or timeframes for work to be accomplished to ensure a high level of customer service is met
  • Replaces and repairs electrical building system components such as failed lamps and ballasts in light fixtures, electrical outlets, conduit, and other fixtures
  • Repairs and replaces vehicle gate electrical components and electronic door hardware
  • Makes repairs to plumbing system components such as restroom and kitchen sink fixtures, toilets, urinals, water lines, and sanitary sewer drains
  • Repair office equipment, paper cutters, shredders, laminators, small engines,
  • Maintain/ repair spas and fountains, pumps (waterfall, hydrotherapy, aerators in quarry)
  • Assist in coordinating w/contractors for MEP projects
  • Manage/maintain inventory HVAC/Mech/Plumbing, (Min/Max standards)
  • Fabricate/repair small structures (metal welding)
  • Maintains plumbing drain lines throughout the building
  • Repairs and replaces HVAC mechanical equipment system components (i.e, belt changes, cleaning coils, filter changes) checking system operations
  • Repairs and replaces other equipment such as kitchen cooking equipment, pumps, chillers, water fountains and ice makers
  • Causes the inspection and testing of fire/life safety systems and makes necessary repairs or additions to maintain optimal system performance as well as code compliance
• Implements a comprehensive preventative maintenance plan in order to extend the life of building systems under management as much as possible.
  • Monitors, assigns, and performs routine PM tasks already within the system.
  • Creates new PM tasks as needed for an expanding campus facility.
  • Revises PM tasks and frequency based on changing requirements or needs
• PM routine to assist the Chief Engineer with controlling and making necessary changes to the building HVAC and lighting systems using the building automation systems (BAS or EMS or ATC).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with students.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities
• Frequently lift equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Crawl, climb ladders, twist, turn and reach in completing a variety of job duties.
• Work outside in hot or cold conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work in wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school.

The Episcopal School of Dallas is a faith-centered, co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school with students age 3 - Grade 12. The policy of The Episcopal School of Dallas is to recruit, hire, train and promote employees without discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law. In our recruitment practices, we strive to create a diverse school community whose members embrace the Mission and Vision Statement of the school.

• Certificate from a Trade/Vocational school in HVAC
• 2+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's
• Basic computer knowledge background requirements
• Building Automation Controls knowledge background a plus