Maintenance Worker - HVAC

TrulyHired; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks a skilled HVAC Technician to maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across school facilities.

Must have three years of relevant experience, EPA certification, and a valid driver's license. Excellent communication, integrity, and teamwork are essential for collaborating with students, staff, and the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years of experience in HVAC maintenance and repair.
• Possess a valid EPA technician certification appropriate for serviced equipment.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Demonstrate integrity, character, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, assemble, and install HVAC equipment including condensers, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, and boilers.
• Install and connect pipes and ducts for refrigerants, steam, hot water, and conditioned air.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate thermostats and controls; oversee water cooling towers and related systems.
• Operate and maintain building management systems; ensure safety practices and records.
• Communicate effectively in English with students, staff, and community; document work performed.

Skills

High school diploma

HVAC maintenance experience

EPA Certification

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Record-keeping

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Attitude and professionalism

Job description

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have three years of experience in work involving the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
• Possess a valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level, commensurate with the type of equipment serviced, issued under the authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character & initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Maintain, repair, assemble, and install condensers, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, heat pumps, stationary boilers, coc towers, and other units of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
• Assemble and connect pipes and ducts used in piping refrigerants, steam, hot water, and warm or conditioned air.
• Must be familiar with and able to manipulate open architecture and proprietary building management system.
• Overhaul and repair pumps, compressors, controls, piping, ducts, and other equipment used in heating, ventilating, conditioning systems.
• Calibrate thermostats.
• Check the operation of the water-cooling tower and drains water lines when switching from air conditioning to heating.
• Keep records and files.
• Use the principles of refrigeration cycles and temperature measurement in repairing and maintaining air conditioning equipment.
• Repair and maintain a variety of refrigeration units systems.
• Use standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
• Protect against occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning equipment.
• Organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
• Take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Take care of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing any such information.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agency's associated with the school.
• Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, State and local health agency requirement Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor, and not others prohibited by law or regulation.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.