Unlicensed HVAC

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made 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.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Unlicensed

Department: Facilities Planning & Management
Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Educational Support Professional Association (GRESPA)
Hourly Rate: Determine by the negotiated calendar

JOB SUMMARY
The Unlicensed Heating/Air Conditioning person is a member of the Operations Team. This position reports to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for assisting in the operation of the Mechanical Maintenance Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for the removal lay out and installation of heating cooling and refrigeration systems
Efficiently and thoroughly troubleshoot heating cooling and refrigeration systems
Troubleshoot and repair gas fired boilers and their controls
Install and repair steam and hot water heating controls electric and pneumatic such as: valves traps pumps thermostats etc.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Assist with other departments as required
Interact with co-workers administration students parents and the community in positive supportive and cooperative ways
Availability for emergency calls 24 hours/day 7 days/week as needed
Work flexible hours as required
Promote continuous quality improvement with team members.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of one year of verifiable experience working on heating and A/C systems complex mechanical equipment or enrolled in a program in HVAC or related field
Possess valid drivers license good driving record and own reliable transportation to and from job sites
Possess own small hand tools for the trade
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality
Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work from ladders scaffolds and within tunnels as necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at or