One (1) District HVAC Technician

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockaway Township School District is seeking an HVAC Facilities Technician responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing all equipment used for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration across district buildings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, an HVAC certificate, CFC certification, Refrigeration licenses Type 1 and 2, and at least 5 years of direct experience with HVAC systems, boilers, and related equipment, including BAS and various air distribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years direct experience in the maintenance and operations of HVAC and boiler systems.
• Experience with Commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of BAS Systems for energy management, Preventive Maintenance, and work order systems.
• Experience with different air distribution systems such as VAV, Split System, Uni-Ventilators.

Responsibilities

• Learn the locations of all HVAC equipment and how they relate to each building.
• Conduct periodic evaluation of the district's equipment for preventive maintenance needs.
• Establish and maintain repair parts inventory for boilers, HVAC, univents, and refrigeration units.
• Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment and components per manufacturer recommendations.

Education

High school diploma

HVAC Certificate

CFC Certification

Refrigeration license Type 1 and 2

Job description

Operate, maintain, and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• HVAC Certificate
• CFC Certification
• Refrigeration license Type 1 and 2
• Minimum 5 years direct experience in the maintenance and operations of:
  • HVAC and boiler systems
  • Commercial lotchen equipment
  • Commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Must have basic knowledge of: BAS Systems for use on our energy management system program, Preventative Maintenance, and work order system
• Experience in the maintenance and operations of different types of air distribution systems such as VAV, Split System, Uni-Ventilators, etc.

JOB DUTIES:

• Learn the locations of all HVAC equipment and how they relate to each building
• Conduct periodic evaluation of the district's equipment that you are tasked to maintain for preventive maintenance needs.
• Establish and maintain repair parts inventory for the repair of the district boilers, HVAC system, univents, and refrigeration units.
• Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment and components to manufacturer's recommendations, le, valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, and lubrication, etc
• Knowledge of equipment management controls to be able to start, stop, check status, or change conditions on HVAC systems
• Make rounds of all equipment in the schools and classrooms. Identify and repair any potential problems and keep the systems operational and clean
• Must hold a current Black Seal License or obtain it within 1 year.
• Must know how to prepare boilers for NJ State Inspections, including refractory work, cleaning, and installing new seals on the shell of the boiler and water side inspection ports
• Must be able to replace bearings and centrifugal pumps; change bearings on fan systems, motors, pumps, and shafts
• Knowledge of operating boiler plants and chiller plants to maintain system temperatures and equipment runtimes through the BAS System and boiler controls
• Must be able to service, install, repair, evacuate, recharge, and replace refrigeration systems including split systems, chillers, packaged units, ERV units, etc.
• Must be capable of troubleshooting and diagnosing HVAC equipment. Boilers. Air conditioning equipment, unit ventilators, and package units
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and perform other physical work inside and outside under varying weather conditions
• Ability to work from a ladder
• Must be able to use necessary tools and operate various equipment properly and safely.
• Ability to work harmoniously with supervisors, maintenance staff, custodians, professional staff, and students
• Be able to prioritize workflow based on daily work orders
• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports
• Complete work orders accurately in a timely fashion.
• Must follow strict safety rules to prevent injury.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Facilities, or his designee
• Responsible for snow removal (plowing) in inclement weather (to include early call-in or after hours when necessary)
• After-hours call-in as needed when necessary or during an emergency when required.
• Set-up and take-down of facilities as needed for special performances at schools and graduation
• Monitor Boilers on rotation on weekends
• Perform additional duties as assigned

TERMS & APPLICATION INFO

• Contract Terms Of Employment: Full-time, 12-months, 8-hour day exclusive of hour lunch
• Salary: Range is $65,000-$85,000
• Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits. Sick, personal, and vacation day allotments are included.

The Rockaway Township School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer/AA

• Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment