Technician 5, Mechanical Systems

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks on HVAC control equipment in school buildings, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing and repairing building automation systems to prepare it for use during the coming school year. Will help maintain the district's DDC control system and monitor the buildings to maintain proper temperature for the buildings. Will perform some programming; start up, commissioning and servicing DDC equipment along with graphics.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Must be detailed oriented
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential
Must have the ability to operate and maintain various equipment and hand tools safely
Display eagerness and the ability to lean new methods, procedures, and techniques
Keep current on products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair of direct digital controls system.
Have Knowledge of the (3) main controls installed in the buildings
A High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Maintain a valid Kansas driver's license throughout entirety of employment
Must be able to drive a BOE Van

Nice To Haves

A mechanical or electrical license is preferred, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Ability to carry out assignments and perform excellent quality work with minimum supervision
Cooperate with other employees and maintain good public relations inside and outside of his/her assignment
Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
Demonstrate outstanding qualities of efficiency, initiative and dependability
Display willingness to be trained in all phases of the assignment and to increase his/her skills, thus qualifying for advancement
Help maintain building temperatures throughout the district
Help maintain school time schedules for special events
Inform assigned personnel of current technical information and/or expertise, as well as providing for technical and other appropriate training
Maintain parts inventory
Perform work in a safe manner and report any hazardous conditions
Possess a work ethic that is strongly oriented toward both efficiency and customer service
Possess superior knowledge of procedures, materials and equipment utilized in the designated area while displaying good workmanship, planning, and leadership
Purchase material and equipment, observing purchasing schedules and regulations
Support the organizational goals, the mission of the School Service Center and the district
Work cooperatively with others and assist in maintaining open lines of communication
Work directly or indirectly under the Supervisor
Work with others, or as an individual, changing out bad hot or chilled water actuators and other control devices.
Must work with others to get control problems resolved with all mechanical equipment throughout the district
Work with others in the Energy Management department each morning by checking building equipment and temperatures throughout the district
Keep current on products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair of direct digital controls system.
Will be assigned work orders to be repaired and completed in a timely manner.
Assist others in the department when needed to help get a task completed.
Assist Mechanical Systems when necessary or directed by supervisor.
Operate a computer with Windows and have a working knowledge of Trane Tracer summit, TAC controls and/or Invensys controls.