HVAC Mechanic III

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

9d•$52,333 - $92,914•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an HVAC Mechanic III with a 12-month term of employment, classified as Non-Exempt. The role falls under the AFSCME UA, Grade 14-15 salary scale, with a salary range of $52,333 to $92,914, determined by years of relevant experience. The job involves installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment, requiring a high degree of manual and technical skill. The mechanic will perform troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, read and interpret blueprints, and work with various electrical systems. The role also includes planning and organizing work, selecting materials, and ensuring compliance with codes and safety regulations. The mechanic will inspect work done by others, review engineering plans, and may assign and instruct helpers or trainees. Additionally, the position requires driving commercial vehicles, using technology for work orders, and potentially working overtime or assisting in emergencies outside normal hours. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential for interacting with school staff.

Requirements

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or (4) year trade school education required.
Minimum (8) years’ work experience installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment required.
Holds EPA section 608 universal certification required.
A Maryland Class C license is required.
A thorough knowledge of the HVAC and refrigeration trades, equivalent to the completion of a four-year apprenticeship program.
Working knowledge of heating plants and other mechanical systems, including electrical components and controls.
Ability to exercise good judgment in the performance of work and working safely.
Performs work required for the repair, maintenance, installation, and modernization of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Ability to drive commercial-type service vehicles, trucks, and Vans.
Demonstrated initiative and ingenuity in analyzing the situation and making frequent technical decisions based on specifications, engineering drawings, and building codes.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Proficient knowledge of NFPA, as well as state and local codes related to commercial HVAC and refrigeration trade.
Performs skilled work demanding a high degree of manual and technical skills.
Regularly works on 24-volt up to 480-volt systems and equipment.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with CCBOE staff.

Nice To Haves

Holds and maintains a valid Maryland State HVACR Journeyman license or Master's preferred.
A willingness to secure additional training as required to repair and maintain sophisticated HVAC equipment installations.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Willingness to work overtime as required in case of emergency.
Works from step and extension ladders, scaffolds, man lifts, scissors lifts, aerial boom lifts, and bucket trucks.
Expends considerable physical effort at frequent intervals and enduring occasional exposure to undesirable elements such as rain, snow, extremes in temperature, mud, dust, etc.

Responsibilities

Performs troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and installation for Commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Performs work required for Commercial and Residential HVAC equipment troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and modernization of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
Reads and interprets blueprints.
Plans, organizes, lays out work, selects materials, makes accurate materials lists, and completes the installation in accordance with applicable mechanical and building codes and safety regulations.
Locates and determines refrigeration equipment malfunctions using various test equipment.
Tests, adjusts, maintains, and repairs refrigeration equipment for efficiency and safety.
Inspects the work completed on equipment by other individuals.
Reviews engineering plans, specifications, installation and maintenance manuals, and any other data to develop the best method of problem solution.
Assigns, instructs, and inspects the work of helpers, trainees, and tradesmen in the proper practices and procedures of the trade.
Installs and repairs electrical switches and relays.
Repairs and replaces motors and motor control equipment.
Loads and tows equipment trailers.
Practices safe work habits involving self and other employees.
Determines minimum stock levels of supplies necessary to maintain equipment which he repairs.
Assures that all work is completed in compliance with applicable safety standards.
Provides on-the-spot instruction to school personnel in the proper observation and preventive maintenance of the equipment.
Reports to his supervisor about improper care and operation, which could cause malfunctions, and undue wear and tear on the facility's equipment.
Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities within his capability as assigned by the supervisor of maintenance, including those of lower-graded positions.
Assists in the correction of emergencies as they occur beyond normal working hours.
Uses smartphone, tablet, and laptop to access and enter information required for the maintenance work order system and time keeping.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Foreman.