Maintenance Person- HVAC Experience (7am-3:30pm)

GBOE; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation in accordance with Local 560 contract

Twelve-month employment

Job summary

A School District is seeking a Maintenance Person with HVAC experience to maintain and repair school facilities. The ideal candidate will hold a valid NJ Driver’s License and a Boiler Fireman’s Black Seal License, alongside a high school diploma. Responsibilities include minor electrical repairs, maintaining HVAC systems, and performing general maintenance tasks. This is a full-time position with specific working hours from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, adhering to district guidelines, and collaborating with staff effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a Boiler Fireman’s Black Seal License.
• Experience with HVAC systems essential.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use computers and software (maintenance/inventory, HR portal, scanning)
• Ability to read/write English
• Ability to read chemical labels
• Ability to read MSDS
• Ability to initiate and complete work orders
• Ability to function in a buildings and grounds team
• NJ Driver’s License and drive district vehicle eligibility
• Must lift at least 75 pounds
• Eligible for employment in the United States

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school facilities and grounds.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and adjustments.
• Assist in snow removal and other duties as assigned.
• Run new electrical services for room modifications
• Fabricate/install metal parts
• Repair/replace mechanical components (doors, vents, radiators)
• Assist in minor vehicle and grounds equipment repairs
• Perform carpentry tasks (floors, bleachers, furniture)
• Repair/replace plumbing fittings and fixtures
• Prepare surfaces for painting and paint as needed
• Seal windows/doors and caulking
• Repair public address/intercom systems
• Concrete patching and construction tasks
• Assist in snow removal (plow operation)
• Maintain ladder balance
• Ensure compliance with district policies
• Communicate effectively with district staff
• Adapt to changing tasks
• Operate equipment safely
• Complete required trainings annually
• Other duties per Facilities leadership

Skills

HVAC Experience

Proficiency with electrical tools/equipment

Organizational skills

Ability to read and write in English

Valid NJ Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Boiler Fireman’s Black Seal License

Tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Maintenance Person- HVAC Experience (7am-3:30pm) JobID: 1455

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General
• Date Posted: 5/19/2025
• Location: Facilities
• Date Available: 07/01/2025
• Closing Date: 06/09/2025

MAINTENANCE PERSON- (HVAC Experience) 7am-3:30pm

The district is seeking an experienced individual to join our Maintenance Department. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in HVAC.

PURPOSE

The Maintenance worker maintains school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of the district facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Maintenance worker must work closely with the staff and administration of the Garfield School District.

REPORTS TO

Director and Assistant of Facilities

WORKING HOURS

7AM-3:30PM

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED (all current individuals are grandfathered)
• Boiler Fireman’s Black Seal License
• Proficiency with operating electrical tools/equipment
• Experience in building and grounds operations
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use computers and software, but not limited to maintenance and inventory, HR portal, professional development and scanning in and out daily
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to read chemical labels
• Ability to read and follow material safety data sheets
• Ability to initiate and complete work orders
• Ability to function as part of a buildings and grounds operational team by assuming varied responsibilities in differing circumstances
• Have a valid NJ Driver’s License, be able to drive and qualify under the district’s insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
• Eligible for employment in the United States

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. This includes doors, windows, minor roof repairs, heating and ventilation units, refrigeration units including drinking fountains. All boiler room components such as circulating water pumps and air compressors.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to electrical system
• Repair or replace light fixtures, including ballasts and sockets, light switches, and duplex outlets
• Run new electrical services from existing power sources for modification of, or addition to existing school rooms, using conduit, BX cable or wire modeling as required
• Fabricate and install various metal parts, using various methods of assembling, such as conventional drilling and bolting and soldering
• Repair or replace mechanical components as, panic bolts, door locks, door closures, ventilators, radiators, motor vents, draw curtain hardware, desk drawers and locks, file cabinet drawers and locks
• Assist in minor repairs to motor vehicle equipment and maintenance and grounds equipment
• Perform various carpentry tasks such as repairing wood floors, bleachers, furniture, benches, etc.
• Perform repairs and replacements of pipe fittings and plumbing faucets of our buildings and building equipment. This shall include the utility services, gas, oil, water and the secondary services of steam and water for heating, and compressed air, etc.
• Repair and replacement of lavatory and shower room accessories
• Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, caulking, cutting out plastic cracks, patching, and masking. Perform brush, roller and spray painting
• Reglaze/caulk and reseal outside joints around windows and door frames within reason
• Perform minor repairs to public address systems and intercom systems
• Fabricate and install forms and pour concrete for patching or new construction installations
• Perform various construction efforts in keeping with the availability of materials and equipment
• Assist in snow removal, must know how to operate a plow
• Maintain balance on a ladder
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines and policies
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery necessary
• Complete required trainings yearly
• Other responsibilities and duties which are appropriate and necessary to the position as directed by the Director and Assistant Director of Facilities

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve-month position with compensation in accordance with the Local 560 negotiated contract.

EVALUATION

New employees will be placed on a probationary period with three evaluations on the 30th - 60th - 90th day of work. Veteran staff will be evaluated once a year.