HVAC Mechanic II

Public School of North Carolina • Jacksonville, NC

78d

About The Position

An employee in this class constructs, modifies, or repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and environmental control systems. This employee may serve as the technical expert in one or more areas of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning fields. Employees at this level review the heating and cooling requirements and make recommendations to achieve optimum system effectiveness and efficiency. The employee is expected to resolve most problems. Errors may or may not be quickly revealed, and they may result in inefficient and potentially dangerous situations. Work is performed independently under general supervision.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration theory.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors.
• Considerable knowledge of Energy Management Systems and their operations.
• Working knowledge of electricity.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures.
• Ability to follow broad written or oral instructions.
• Ability to follow blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to analyze building heating and air conditioning requirements and recommend systems or modifications.
• Ability to use recycle and recovery equipment.
• Skilled in the use of tools and equipment utilized in the repair of ventilation, air conditioning, and environmental control equipment.
• Must be willing to work weekends or afternoons when necessary.
• Must have and maintain a driving record that qualifies for school system insurance coverage.
• Must be able to obtain CDL (Commercial Divers License) permit within 6 months of employment and CDL License within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two year HVACR Diploma or Trade School Basic Refrigeration Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs chillers and all manner of HVAC and Commercial Refrigeration equipment and controls, determines parts and work procedures needed to correct problems.
• Overhauls large compressors.
• Operates and maintains Energy Management equipment and computers and associated software.
• Diagnoses HVAC equipment trouble with automated systems and initiates corrective measures.
• Analyzes HVAC system requirements recommending new systems or modifications.
• Researches new equipment or procedures for possible adoption and use.
• Reads blueprints and diagrams.
• Checks and calibrates electronic and electrical control systems.
• Cleans, lubricates, and services ventilation, air conditioning, and environmental control equipment.
• Installs HVAC and Commercial Refrigeration equipment to NC Building Code standards.
• Wires controls to comply with National Electrical Code.
• Forms metal sheeting into duct.
• Connects and installs piping and duct in distribution systems.
• Adjusts and balances distribution systems to achieve maximum energy efficiency.
• Uses recycle and recovery equipment.
• Adheres to mandated uniform procedures.
• Can perform all duties of HVAC Department at this grade and the grades below.
• Performs other duties as specified by the Maintenance Director or his designee.

Benefits

• 12 months term of employment
• Salary Grade 67
• Non-Exempt FLSA Status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED