Maintenance - HVAC Tech

Waxahachie ISD•Waxahachie, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the HVAC Technician maintains, repairs, and installs heating and air conditioning systems and equipment throughout the district, and maintains the safe condition and operation of HVAC systems in district facilities. The position is in Support Services, is non-exempt, and is paid on the Auxiliary Pay Scale at Pay Grade 6. It has 260 duty days and reports to the Director of Facilities and Operations. The technician performs scheduled maintenance and responds to work orders and emergency calls. Duties include diagnosing system problems; installing, relocating, and expanding equipment; fabricating and installing ductwork and piping; wiring HVAC components; maintaining refrigerant records and preventive-maintenance schedules; and supporting energy-conservation efforts. The technician also estimates and tracks materials and labor, maintains inventories, inspects completed work, and coordinates projects with building principals and supervisors. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including on rooftops and in tight or enclosed spaces. The role involves districtwide travel, frequent exposure to temperature extremes and other workplace hazards, and potentially irregular or prolonged hours. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress and follow established safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license or technician certification.
Five years of experience in the HVAC field.
Knowledge of HVAC repair, maintenance, and installation techniques.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Personal qualities demonstrating respect for the rights and confidentiality of others.
Ability to perform frequent standing, kneeling or squatting, bending or stooping, pushing or pulling, twisting, walking, climbing, grasping or squeezing, wrist movement, overhead reaching, and driving.
Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds or more on a daily basis.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, on slippery or uneven surfaces, on rooftops, around machinery and electrical hazards, and in tight or enclosed spaces; tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration.
Ability to work alone and potentially irregular or prolonged hours and to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various heating and air conditioning systems, including rooftop equipment.
Install new heating and air conditioning systems and components; relocate or expand existing systems as needed.
Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and piping according to specifications and code.
Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics.
Maintain Freon dispensing records to meet federal requirements.
Maintain preventive-maintenance schedules and procedures for HVAC equipment, including changing filters and cleaning condensers and coils.
Perform duct cleaning and air-quality testing as needed.
Assist the energy manager with energy-conservation surveys to support efficient, cost-effective HVAC energy use.
Receive and complete work orders, select materials and hardware, and estimate time and materials.
Maintain accurate records of materials and labor used and inventory district-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
Inspect completed jobs and ensure work areas are clean.
Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
Detect equipment repairs needed by following established inspection procedures.
Respond to emergency calls as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and operate them according to established safety procedures.
Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; follow safety procedures and correct unsafe conditions or promptly report those that cannot be corrected.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing situations, treat others respectfully, and assist fellow workers.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or administrator that are consistent with the position’s general requirements and qualifications.