Preventative Maintenance/HVAC Technician

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson City School District is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to maintain and repair district facilities, including boilers, furnaces, air handlers, and chillers. The role requires strong communication and teamwork to keep buildings safe and functional for students and staff.

Candidates should have a certified HVAC credential with five years of experience and have completed a recognized HVAC program.

Qualifications

• Certified HVAC technician with five years of experience.
• Completion of a recognized HVAC vocational program or related courses.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school facilities to ensure ongoing educational use.
• Oversee boilers, heaters, furnaces, air handlers, and chillers for safety and reliability.
• Perform routine heating/cooling repairs and maintenance.
• Estimate costs for heating/cooling projects and manage inventory of tools and supplies.
• Read blueprints/schematics and stay current with new HVAC technologies.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HVAC vocational program

Tools

Computer controls

Pneumatic controls

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Preventative Maintenance/HVAC Technician

FLSA: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

• Certified HVAC technician with five years of experience, preferably commercial application with both computer & pneumatic controls.
• Successful completion of a recognized HVAC vocational technical program or related courses.
• Maintain physical competence to turn, twist and bend as required to operate equipment.
• Able to work overhead and on a ladder.
• Properly licensed to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be team oriented

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.
• Assist in responsibility for the safe condition of boilers, heaters, furnaces, exhaust fans, air handlers, air conditioners and chillers in the facilities owned or operated by the District.
• Perform heating and cooling repair work as assigned in a timely manner.
• Perform the routine maintenance of HVAC systems in District facilities.
• Recommend supplies and equipment for purchase and in maintaining the inventory of District-owned tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Provide cost estimates of heating and cooling repair projects in terms of labor and materials.
• Examine District owned and operated facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance and safety, which includes greasing motors, changing belts, cleaning coils and changing filters on a regular basis.
• Successfully complete classes and/or course work to stay abreast on new technologies.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Other Job Functions

• Work as needed on snow removal to get a building ready for operation, which may include early morning, late night, weekend, or holiday work.
• Works in extreme weather conditions such as winter cold or summer heat as needed. Take appropriate precautions in such conditions to ensure personal safety such as wearing appropriate clothing and taking appropriate water breaks.
• Attend meeting as requested by supervisors or district administration.
• Work overtime as requested by supervisors or district administration.
• Be respectful and courteous to parents, students and staff.
• Dress and grooming should be appropriate. Wear proper uniform and name badge.
• Read and respond int email in a timely manner.
• Complete all required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contact Information

Human Resources

315 E Dunklin Street

Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the district are hereby notified that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.