HVAC Technician serving Berkeley County Schools

Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative • Martinsburg, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the safe operating condition of the HVAC equipment in the facilities owned or operated by the Berkeley County Board of Education (all locations). This role involves maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and associated control systems, establishing and following preventive maintenance procedures, and recommending supplies and equipment for purchase. The technician will also compare prices and order parts from approved vendors and work closely with Energy Consultants/Control Vendors to resolve control problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial building HVAC services
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Journeyman HVAC technician
• Federal Universal Refrigerant Certification

Nice To Haves

• 2-year vocational degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students
• Maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and associated control systems
• Establishes and follows preventive maintenance procedures for HVAC systems in the district’s facilities
• Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains an inventory of spare parts, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Compare prices and order parts from approved BCS vendors
• Work closely with Energy Consultant/Control Vendors to effectively resolve control problems
• Contact Control Vendors to be walked through step-by-step resolution of issues
• Be well versed in all equipment types, makes, and models

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED