Maintenance Worker (Licensed - HVAC)

WINDSOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Wilson (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Personal time

Defined contribution plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Windsor Public Schools seeks an experienced Maintenance HVAC technician to operate and maintain district-wide facility systems. The role covers heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration across multiple school buildings, plus minor electrical work and safety tasks.

You will respond to emergencies and assist with custodial duties as needed. Under supervision, you will perform boiler tune-ups, filter changes, and HVAC unit service, while managing parts inventory and coordinating

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 3-5 years in building and grounds maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license required.
• S1, S2, D-1 or D-2 Heating and Cooling license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in all school buildings.
• Perform routine system checks, filter changes, boiler tune-ups, and minor electrical repairs.
• Service and install HVAC units, and repair DDC controls.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls; clear snow and ice as needed.
• Maintain inventory of parts and assist with custodial tasks when required.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Tools & safety

Troubleshooting

Building automation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

DDC controls

Job description

• Date Posted:
  11/5/2026
• Location:
  District-wide

Maintenance HVAC

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Physical Plant Manager and the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, provide routine operation and maintenance of various facility systems of the Windsor Public School District as assigned in one or more of the skilled trades. Performs a variety of other building and grounds maintenance tasks as required.

Essential Job Functions

Complete maintenance of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in all school buildings.

• RTUmaintenance and repair
• Filter replacement (ventilation systems)
• Boiler tune-up and service
• Pneumatic temperature controls repair
• Servicing of heat pumps
• Minor electrical repairs
• Install or replace HVAC units in buildings (residential and commercial type).
• Service, installation and repair of HVAC systems DDC controls
• Perform routine maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure they operate properly.
• Inspect and troubleshoot problems with existing HVAC units.
• Install replacement parts on existing HVAC units.
• Maintain inventory of replacement parts and orders replacements.
• Respond to emergencies and resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls when needed.
• Clear snow and ice from walks, stairs, and pathways as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Physical Plant Manager to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the custodial/ maintenance department.
• Basic understanding of building automation systems.
• Occasionally assists with custodial tasks based on operational need.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Knowledge of building code conformance standards for carpentry, plumbing, electricity, electrical installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
• Ability to follow oral, written or electronic work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve minorelectrical problems.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
• Wears appropriate safety gear.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
• Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
• Occasional strenuous physical work.
• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow?

Note: Also, see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma.
• 3-5 years of successful experience in building and grounds maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license required
• S1, S2, D-1 or D-2 Heating and Cooling license preferred

Salary & Benefits

In accordance with the Windsor BOE Custodian, Maintenance, Food Service and Safety Monitor Employees (UPSEU) and the Windsor Board of Education's collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate for this position for academic year 2026-2027 is $43.05/hour. This position includes paid sick and personal time. Please see collective bargaining agreement for more detail regarding all available types of leave provided. All full-time employees participate in the Town of Windsor Defined Contribution Plan. All full-time employees may choose to enroll in full-time benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as several optional retirement account options, long term disability insurance, supplemental life insurance and more.

Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. District Title IX Coordinator: Danielle Batchelder, Chief of Operations / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000. District 504 Coordinator: Mary Cristofaro, Director of Pupil & Special Education Services / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000