HVAC Technician 8 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District is seeking an HVAC Technician to maintain and repair district HVAC systems, ensuring comfort and safety in school facilities. The role requires licenses, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to design, specify, and install HVAC components as needed.

As a full-time position in the Physical Plant, you will work under the Assistant Director of Physical Plant to support renovation, upgrades, and daily system maintenance while complying with codes and

Qualifications

• Current HVAC license from the State of Iowa.
• Universal license for handling refrigerants.
• Ability to size, specify, design, cost estimate, order and install all types of HVAC parts and equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing commercial HVAC systems, chillers, heat pumps, low pressure steam, and hot water boilers.
• Knowledge of local and state codes and industry standards.
• Experience adjusting and troubleshooting pneumatic and DDC controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbal and written.
• Maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Experience with computers and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform the work of department HVAC technician
• Service and maintain all HVAC equipment as needed
• Diagnose, repair, design or replace all HVAC equipment including hot water and steam boiler heating systems, air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, refrigeration equipment, pneumatic, electronic control systems, and direct digital control systems
• Manage, inspect and report on work performed by service contractors related field
• Assist in the design of renovation, upgrade and remodeling projects in coordination with other departments
• Work with authorities having jurisdiction to secure permits and satisfy inspection requirements
• Assists with general plumbing operations as needed
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Must be able to respond to critical needs at any time of day or night, extending beyond a typical work day in coordination with other technicians.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

HVAC license

Refrigerant license

Communication skills

Driver's license

Computers & email

Job description

HVAC Technician 8 hrs/day

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945268

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Iowa City Community School District

HVAC Technician

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current HVAC license from the State of Iowa
• Universal license for handling refrigerants
• Possess the ability to size, specify, design, cost estimate, order and install all types of HVAC parts and equipment
• Experience in troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing commercial HVAC systems, chillers, heat pumps, low pressure steam, and hot water boilers
• Knowledge of local and state codes and industry standards
• Experience adjusting and troubleshooting pneumatic and DDC controls
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable per Crafts Classification Level
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbal and written
• Maintain a current, valid driver’s license
• Experience with computers and email

REPORTS TO: Assistant Physical Plant Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOALS: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Physical Plant, direct the renovation, repair, and maintenance of all HVAC systems in the district as well perform the duties to accomplish this in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform the work of department HVAC technician
• Service and maintain all the District’s HVAC equipment as needed
• Diagnose, repair, design or replace all HVAC equipment including hot water and steam boiler heating systems, air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, refrigeration equipment, pneumatic, electronic control systems, and direct digital control systems
• Manage, inspect and report on work performed by service contractors related field
• Assist in the design of renovation, upgrade and remodeling projects in coordination with other departments
• Work with authorities having jurisdiction to secure permits and satisfy inspection requirements
• Assists with general plumbing operations as needed
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Must be able to respond to critical needs at any time of day or night, extending beyond a typical work day in coordination with other technicians.
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, and continuous standing
• May be exposed to dust, dirt, chemicals, fumes, inclement weather and UV rays
• Work is both indoors and outdoors
• Must be physically and medically able to wear respiratory protection

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $29.15 to $34.36 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jarod Tylee , Crafts Manager
• Physical Plant
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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