AC TECH M

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under general direction, performs skilled to advanced craft-mechanical air conditioning and HVAC systems work for the school district, including installation, maintenance, repair, and service. This master-level trades role involves considerable independence and judgment in selecting methods and materials and prioritizing work orders. The position helps ensure fresh, environmentally safe, dehumidified, cooled, or heated air for an assigned district region. Duties are performed according to the area of assignment, along with related work as directed.

Requirements

Vocational or technical training in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least five years of progressively knowledgeable and skilled trades experience, the majority in a large commercial or industrial institution.
Demonstrated HVAC equipment troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class D commercial driver's license.
Training in refrigerant handling and recovery.
New hires effective August 24, 2009, must successfully complete the Industrial Physical Capability Screening; incumbents without a break in service are exempt.
Ability to perform very heavy physical work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier items.
Ability to operate electric- and gas-powered service equipment, trade-specific handheld diagnostic tools, and standard mechanics' tools.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
Perform HVAC installation, repair, maintenance, and service work for an assigned school district region.
Inspect and test malfunctioning systems, determine causes, and select corrective actions; read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Install, maintain, and service HVAC systems and components, including pneumatic controls; replace defective components; conduct preventive maintenance and monitor systems.
Install, service, and replace HVAC components such as compressors, motors, bearings, fans, blowers, pumps, valves, piping, filters, switches, sensors, gauges, and drain pans.
Test system performance, including starters, coils, relays, flow switches, voltage, amperage, pumping capacity, transformers, overloads, seals, bearings, and equipment calibration.
Troubleshoot, adjust, calibrate, repair, and replace electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems and devices.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including coil washing, insulation and ductwork replacement, component checks, belt and leak checks, and wiring inspections.
Monitor system operation to identify potential problems and address them.
Comply with applicable codes, ordinances, building requirements, and safety standards for HVAC work.
Complete and maintain work orders, purchase orders, daily activity logs, and records related to HVAC systems and required materials, supplies, and equipment.
Clean and maintain equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles, and follow safe-use and operating practices.
Respond to emergency or critical incidents to contain, resolve, or prevent environmentally hazardous conditions.
Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training as needed to maintain required skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.