Environmental System (HVAC) Technician

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Inspects tests adjusts and balances heating cooling and ventilating systems (HVAC) in the schools and other school district buildings. Installs and repairs hot-air furnaces air conditioners appliances and similar equipment. Responds to emergency calls as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Studies system blueprints specifications and performance data to determine the configuration and purpose of system components such as motors pumps fans switches ducts or pipes.

Installs repairs calibrates maintains and replaces pneumatic and DDC refrigeration heating and standard electrical system components including controls compressors thermostats for chillers for heating and cooling cooling towers and cooling equipment and other items.

Discusses system malfunctions with users to isolate problems. Inspects inoperative HVAC units to locate causes of trouble.

Inspects HVAC and fire alarm systems interconnections to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to prevent or detect malfunctions in system component parts.

Adjusts system controls to settings recommended by the vendor to prepare to perform tests. Tests performance of air and hydronic systems to isolate problems and determine where adjustments are necessary.

Prepares rough sketches and estimates material needed. Prepares cost estimates related to installation and repair work.

Performs preventive maintenance inspections and keeps records. Renders maintenance reports as required.

Provides instructions to building service personnel and users related to the proper operation malfunction procedures filter changes and site-specific equipment.

Reads understands and complies with appropriate MSDS confined space and lockout/tagout information.

Understands backflow valve operation and has the ability to install operate repair and /or replace as needed on plumbing heating and cooling systems fire suppression systems as needed. A backflow license may be required.

Repair/replace plumbing piping valves association with plumbing fire suppression heating air conditioning systems chillers and swimming pools for supply and drain/sewer lines.

Ability to read write and change computer-operated energy management systems and programming associated with boilers HVAC equipment chillers water softeners exhaust and supply equipment when required.

Ability to install diagnose and repair DDC controls actuators controllers contactors for heat exchangers boilers geothermal well systems and related equipment.

Monitors tests and follows up on the repair of fire detection/control systems including fire dampers in ductwork etc. for the proper start-up procedures following a fire system shut down of the system.

Provides general custodial support when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess HVAC Mechanical Journeyman License Type 2 Refrigerant License First Class Hydronics License a valid drivers license and appropriate asbestos license may be required as assigned by the Director or designee.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as power factors temperature and pressure proportions cubic feet per minute percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Understanding and use of HVAC and other equipment control computers and software. Must be able to use the computer to process work orders and enter accounting information. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently 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 and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Operations or designee necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing Family & Consumer Science Health Science and Industrial Arts Technology & PLTW.

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color sex sexual orientation genetic information (for employment) national origin religion age (for employment) disability socioeconomic status (for programs) marital status (for programs) or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs activities or employment.

Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street Sioux City IA 51101 Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Required Experience:

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