Leadman HVAC

Broward County Public Schools•Oakland Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leadman, HVAC is responsible for coordinating, instructing, and overseeing the work of air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, water treatment personnel, and other assigned trades employees. This role involves performing skilled maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems (1-800 tons), commercial refrigeration, freezers, water coolers, and control systems. The position requires working from job orders, determining and ordering necessary materials, completing repairs efficiently, and responding to emergency calls. The Leadman will also read blueprints and technical data, prepare material estimates, instruct other mechanics on proper repair procedures, and ensure all projects are completed in a journeyman manner with accurate time and material recording. Additionally, the role involves operating a School Board vehicle safely, performing duties requiring extensive physical effort, staying current with technical developments, ensuring adherence to safety procedures, and complying with federal, state, and School Board policies.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
Seven (7) years of recent experience in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.
Satisfactory completion of The State of Florida Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship Program OR Broward County Journeyman Certificate of Competency in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration OR Must pass tests appropriate to certify and demonstrate competency in the job.
Computer skills as required for the position.
Must provide own hand tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and air conditioning circuits.
Demonstrated knowledge of all phases of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration repair to include proper procedure of the trade.
Must have a proper Florida commercial driver's license with endorsements compatible with the assigned duties of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, construct, and oversee the work of air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and other assigned trades employees.
Determine and order necessary materials for repairs.
Complete repairs as expeditiously as possible.
Receive and complete emergency calls dispatched over the radio.
Read blueprints, technical data and sketches; prepare estimates of materials from such information.
Assume responsibility and instruct other mechanics in the proper procedures to accomplish repairs.
Follow both written and oral instructions.
Work well with others.
Participate in training programs to increase skill and proficiency.
Complete all projects in a journeyman manner and ensure proper recording of time and materials.
Operate School Board owned vehicle in a safe manner and assume responsibility for all supplies and equipment on the vehicle.
Perform all duties which require extensive physical effort such as climbing, lifting over 60 pounds, pulling, etc.
Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties required by the director/ supervisor/manager/foreman.
Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.