Central Plant Operations Specialist

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides a variety of skilled journey level heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services for Peoria Unified School District (PUSD). Essential Functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a formal HVAC apprenticeship training program including Recovery and replacement of Freon
Five (5) years of HVAC journey level work experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
Must possess at time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
Must possess at time of application and must maintain Air Conditioning Systems and Freon Certifications.

Nice To Haves

May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications

Responsibilities

Responds to refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning environmental services work order needs, assignments and calls to troubleshoot and resolve HVAC issues.
Identifies, collects and/or orders necessary tools, parts, equipment, materials and personnel.
Assists other trades to resolve HVAC issues.
Installs new HVAC construction at assigned sites.
Coordinates work with contractors, vendors and other trades assigned to project.
Performs preventative maintenance, repairs, replaces or installs heating, cooling, refrigeration and mechanical appliances.
Responds to work orders for freezers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, air compressors, air handlers, blowers and other related HVAC equipment.
Recovers or replaces Freon.
Repairs circuit computerized controls of chillers, heaters, printed circuit boards, sensors and control circuits.
Designs air duct systems.
Installs sheet metal vents and ductwork for HVAC units.
Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical equipment.
As authorized, makes adjustments to Energy Management Systems (EMS) controls, settings and output.
Conducts regularly scheduled and routine inspections and maintenance.
Maintains walk in and free standing freezers, refrigerators, and other electrical heating and cooling appliances.
Services, installs, repairs or replaces heat pumps, gas pacs, air conditioners, exhaust fans and controls.
Cleans condensation lines, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, condensers and water monitoring systems.
Orders, picks up, organizes and replenishes supplies.
Maintains service truck.
Determines parts, supplies, materials and other needs.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.