Facilities - HVAC Filter Mechanic

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Employee performs a variety of skills in the care and maintenance of HVAC equipment for the purpose of providing routine HVAC maintenance services with specific responsibility for cleaning, greasing, and replacing belts and filters. Employees in this class perform independent tasks at a “skilled” level in the HVAC maintenance function. Employees receive instructions from the HVAC Foreman, Lead Technician, and MEP Manager. All of these tasks will be carried out under the maintenance department safety guidelines, and all personal protective safety equipment will be in use.

Requirements

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, administrators, supervisors, and other school employees.
Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
Basic knowledge of HVAC units and a general understanding of filters.
Ability to use small hand tools to perform tasks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a filter replacement schedule.
Coordinate the efficient and effective replacement of filter media.
Control and manage the filter media inventory to ensure efficient operations and cost-effective purchases and inventory management.
Clean and vacuum air handlers/VAV/CUH/Unit ventilators and ensure that condensate drains are clear and operable.
Modify filter frames to accommodate standard-size media without appreciably affecting equipment performance.
Follow safety rules and regulations in performing the assigned tasks, and operating required equipment, such as power tools, hand tools, and motor vehicles.
Clean work areas, and vehicles, and assure proper functioning in the assigned trade.
Operate any required equipment, power tools, hand tools, and motor vehicles to accomplish the HVAC Filter task.
Assists in mass moving efforts to prepare buildings and facilities.
Support other trades and work as needed or directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.