School HVAC Technician: Building Systems Specialist

ReNEW Schools; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to maintain and repair district facilities’ heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to support uninterrupted educational use.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and have completed an apprenticeship, with strong written communication skills. On-call availability may be required to ensure facilities operate optimally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completed an apprenticeship required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and code compliance per state, local, and Board guidelines.
• Repairs and maintains HVAC air conditioning and refrigeration units.
• Repairs and maintains gas, hot water, steam and oil boilers and furnaces; rebuilds boiler fire boxes.
• Maintains air handlers, ventilators, cooling coils, and radiators and other mechanical HVAC equipment.
• Monitors control panels and thermostats to maintain target temperatures.
• Performs preventative maintenance and boiler water treatments for HVAC equipment.
• Installs and tests new equipment.
• May be on 24-hour on‑call rotation.
• Drafts, edits and proofs emails; reads and responds to communications.
• Accurately orders and tracks materials and labor for assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship completed

Job description

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to maintain and repair district facilities’ heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to support uninterrupted educational use.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and have completed an apprenticeship, with strong written communication skills. On-call availability may be required to ensure facilities operate optimally.