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Orange County Public Schools • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Vocational or technical training in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation, supplemented by at least five years of progressively knowledgeable and skilled trades work; most of the experience must be in a large commercial or industrial institution, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 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 (IPCS); previous incumbents without a break in service are exempt.
• Ability to operate electric- and gas-powered service equipment, trade-specific handheld diagnostic tools, and standard mechanic's tools.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate decimals and percentages, and use geometric, algebraic, and trigonometric principles and formulas.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-form instructions and exercise independent judgment in adapting methods and standards.
• Ability to perform very heavy physical work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling heavy objects and materials up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier items.
• Ability to meet sensory requirements that may include perceiving colors, sounds, and depth, with visual perception and discrimination required for most tasks.

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, identify causes, and determine corrective actions; read applicable blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Install, maintain, and service HVAC systems and components, including adjusting pneumatic controls, replacing defective components, performing preventive maintenance, and monitoring system performance.
• Install, service, or replace HVAC components such as compressors, motors, bearings, fans, blowers, pumps, valves, piping, filters, switches, sensors, gauges, and drain pans.
• Conduct routine performance tests on HVAC systems and components, including electrical and mechanical checks and equipment calibration.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, calibrate, repair, and replace electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems and devices.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including cleaning coils, replacing insulation and ductwork, checking belts and lines, and inspecting wiring.
• Monitor systems to identify potential problems and address them appropriately.
• Ensure HVAC installation, service, and repair activities comply with applicable codes, ordinances, building requirements, and safety standards.
• Complete and maintain work orders, purchase orders, daily activity logs, and data records for assigned HVAC systems.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles, and follow safe equipment-use and operating practices.
• Respond to emergency or critical incidents to contain, resolve, or prevent environmentally hazardous conditions.
• Keep current with job-appropriate technology and attend district-supported training to maintain the required skill level.
• Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Benefits

• The district will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who request them, enabling performance of essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed