HVAC Technician

Arlington Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Independent School District seeks an HVAC Technician to maintain and repair HVAC systems across district facilities. The role supports classrooms and other spaces to ensure stable climate control for teaching and learning.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and EPA Universal Certification, with several years of HVAC experience in commercial or educational settings; Texas driver’s license may be required. On-site work in district facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and EPA Universal Certification.
• Four years of experience with commercial building HVAC systems or a trade school/college certification.
• EPA Universal Certification required; may obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the district's maintenance department to provide world-class facilities for instruction.
• Support campuses and address facility maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and automation problems to improve HVAC effectiveness.
• Participate in communications with staff and school personnel regarding maintenance goals.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

K-12 facilities experience

Education

High school diploma

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Power tools

Drills

Saws

Refrigerant gauges

Multi-meters

Job description

Job Description

ROLE AND PURPOSE: To serve as HVAC Technician

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Texas drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• High school diploma required
• Four years of experience with commercial building HVAC systems or technical certification from approved trade school or college.
• EPA Universal Certification required. Applicant may be given up to 90 days of employment to obtain based on accepted job offer.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• HVAC certification or training preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of facility mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with K-12 educational facilities preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Assists the district's maintenance department, designed to provide world-class facilities to enhance instruction

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Models behavior that promotes a positive organizational climate
• Provides assistance in implementation of maintenance department goals and initiatives
• Assists in advancing the mission, vision, goals, and strategic plan for the district
• Provides effective and service-oriented communication with staff and school personnel

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION IMPROVEMENT

• Performs programming and on-site repairs to improve the learning environment
• Actively supports the efforts of others to achieve the district's goals and implement the strategic plan
• Maintains an effective system of communication among department staff and individual school staff
• Generates communication and reporting necessary to improve facility maintenance

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Provides support to HVAC Foreman and Supervisor to address departmental functions
• Provide support to campuses to address facility maintenance
• Troubleshoots mechanical and automation problems
• Assists in repairs to make HVAC more effective
• Additional responsibilities, as needed, to advance maintenance

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Maintains a working knowledge of district policies, procedures, and practices
• Helps facilitate communication and coordination with campuses
• Provides support during meetings with departmental, campus, and administrative staff

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Assists in organization of maintenance to meet the needs of the school district

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Seeks, accepts, and responds to evaluative feedback from subordinates, peers, and supervisors
• Assumes personal responsibility for enhancing competencies through staff development
• Exhibits good judgment and logical thinking
• Continually improves and updates knowledge of the District's facilities and maintenance initiatives
• Adheres to professional channels of communication

MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to noise from equipment operation; regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent walking, standing, crouching, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching overhead and horizontally
• Occasionally move objects up to 75 pounds; ascend/descend ladders, scaffolding ramps, poles
• Use of tools/equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
• Regularly operate a light truck or van
• Work for sustained periods of time maintaining attention to detail

Walking over rough or uneven surfaces

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Power tools
• Hand and pneumatic tools
• Drills
• Saws
• Shears
• Snips
• Refrigerant pressure gauges
• Multi-meters
• Testers
• Leak detectors
• Man lifts
• Scaffolds and ladders
• Two-way communication devices.