Technician, HVAC

Howard County Public School System • Thomasville, NC

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager of Mechanical Engineering, the work of the HVAC Technician includes skilled manual and technical work at an experienced level. An employee in this class, with general technical, and administrative supervision from an assigned supervisor, trouble-shoots, repairs and maintains heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application).
• Four (4) years of experience in the care and maintenance of air-conditioning and heating equipment and control devices, including instruction in troubleshooting.
• Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certification.
• Possession of a Maryland Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record with 2 or less points on your record.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements.
• Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of 80 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights on aerial lifts, scaffolding, stepladders and/or extension ladders.
• Ability to crawl in, under, over, or through equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience at the Journeyman level.
• Current Journeyman or Journeyman Restricted HVACR License issued by the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex work involving troubleshooting, investigation, and repair of HVAC equipment and controls.
• Performs preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment including cleaning, inspection, and routine servicing.
• Disassembles, replaces, and adjusts defective parts.
• Properly recharges air-conditioning systems.
• Diagnoses electrical, mechanical and electronic defects.
• Makes emergency repairs to equipment.
• Reads wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Documents work completed in the computerized work order management system.
• May need to work overtime and respond to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergencies.
• The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
• The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.
• The employee is responsible for the safety and maintenance condition of their assigned vehicle.

Benefits

• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
• HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

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