Journeyman HVAC Technician

Santa Fe South Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman HVAC Technician performs highly skilled, independent work in the installation, diagnostic troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems across all district schools and administrative facilities. This role is crucial for maintaining indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and a healthy learning environment for students and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a formal HVAC apprenticeship program or an accredited trade school program.
Possession of a valid state or municipal Journeyman HVAC License.
Universal EPA Section 608 Certification is strictly required.
Minimum of 4 to 5 years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience.
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and sequence of operations manuals.
Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate district maintenance vehicles.
Ability to climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling large-tonnage equipment or working inside institutional/public settings is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Rapidly diagnose and repair failures in complex commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including chillers, boilers, rooftop DX units, air handlers, exhaust fans, and walk-in coolers/freezers.
Reclaim and charge refrigerants according to regulations, repair leaks, braze piping, replace compressor motors, fans, electrical contactors, and control boards.
Respond promptly to urgent work orders regarding climate control failures, particularly during extreme weather, to prevent classroom disruptions or pipe freezes.
Perform scheduled PM tasks including replacing air filters, checking and tensioning belts, lubricating bearings, cleaning condenser/evaporator coils, and verifying proper airflow.
Execute annual transitions between heating and cooling configurations (e.g., firing up winter boilers or prepping summer chilling loops).
Monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot computer-based Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Automated Logic Control (ALC) to optimize energy efficiency and schedule occupancy runtimes.
Maintain and calibrate thermostats, dampers, actuators, and electronic-to-pneumatic transducers.
Maintain strict digital logs of refrigerant usage, recovery, and disposal in absolute compliance with EPA Section 608 regulations.
Track and close out maintenance requests using the district's computer-based asset management software, detailing hours worked and parts used.
Adhere to all OSHA safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, fall protection, and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.