General Maintenance Worker- HVAC

Job Title: General Maintenance Worker - HVAC

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Pay Grade: Uniform Salary Grade U100

Work Calendar: All 12 Month Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Physical Plants Manager and the direction of the Lead Plant Engineers the HVAC General Maintenance Worker performs skilled and routine technical work assisting in the overall maintenance operation and repair of the physical plant machinery equipment and systems

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide HVAC Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in buildings and appurtenance.
• Perform inspections and checks that are in accordance with the systems management.
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  Perform the adjustment and remediation of breakdowns to equipment and systems.
• Perform seasonal changeover in HVAC systems.
• Perform the monitoring of the energy management system to coordinate appropriate building utilization.
• Follow all policies and procedures regarding mandated safety regulations and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements.
• Open building in morning and/or secure building at night.
• Learn all phases of plant engineering; study systems maintenance manuals and methods to include energy management system and controls.
• Assume the responsibilities of Plant Engineer in his absence.
• Assist Plant Engineer in the preparation and maintenance of daily records and Logs.

Support and demonstrate core values of Operations and Maintenance

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean neat appearance appropriate to position.

• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as an role model for students colleagues and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues supervisors and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma G.E.D. or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduating from high school.
• Complete HVAC Apprenticeship and successfully completing four years of night HVAC classes
• Experience with Direct Digital Control and Energy Management Systems preferred
• Valid Virginia drivers license

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge

• Mandated safety regulations such as OSHA Hazard Communication etc.
• Diagnose mechanical defects in a variety of equipment and to take appropriate action in correcting them
• Current mandated safety and environmental regulations such as EPA OSHA and Hazard Communication

• Skills

o Read understand and implement operational manuals of the plants

• Abilities

• Work flexible hours and be available on call if needed
• Work during inclement weather.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is mixed indoor and outdoor environment with moderate temperatures that are subject to occasional extreme cold and heat and frequent exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is Moderate/Heavy work requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:
• Standing for prolonged periods
• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Operation of motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Moving the hands wrists or fingers repetitively
• Moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively
• Ability to feel grasp or hold objects by hand
• Identifying colors visually
• Identifying objects in low light or distant conditions
• Understanding and communicating via spoken language
• Understanding and communicating via written language
• Perceiving sounds
• Making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.