HVAC-MAINTENANCE

Position Summary :

The HVAC employee will be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems in the district.

Successful candidates, at minimum, will have :

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., related job experience, Associate's Degree preferred
• Minimum of seven years experience in the assigned trade
• Able to read plans and schematics associated with the trade
• Working knowledge of HVAC, maintenance, and operations
• Working knowledge of Daikin HVAC systems, maintenance, and repair
• Good communication skills; comprehends and efficiently follows instructions / directions
• Must be able to work with power equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs and maintain air conditioning, heating, ventilating equipment and kitchen equipment
• Starts and operate complex compressor units and heating systems
• Checks and maintain generators; overhaul motors; clean and adjust voltage regulators and temperature recorders; calibrate pressure gauges, meters, and similar devices;

check all indicating instruments periodically to know the functioning of each unit

• Consults with outside contractors and employees of other state agencies regarding design, alteration and repair, and purchase recommendations of mechanical equipment
• Establishes operating standards and procedures for equipment within the limitations of assigned temperature requirements
• Performs limited welding tasks as needed
• Assumes responsibility for all equipment, vehicles, tools and other equipment Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Operations

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Valid Missouri Driver's License
• Ability to safely operate district vehicles
• Ability to function effectively in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to communicate and work with the public and to maintain an effective working relationship with auxiliary personnel, teachers, patrons, and all school administrators
• Good knowledge of tools, materials, and methods to safely perform the work required
• Ability to compute simple mathematics
• Working knowledge of maintenance and custodial operations
• Ability to attain and maintain HVAC credentials

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with the ability to perform essential job duties.

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 50 feet
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, running, and reaching for extended periods of time
• Sufficient manual dexterity and / or mobility to grasp and / or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment and move about the work area
• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and / or cold, wet and / or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards
• Ability to work in tight areas including pipe chases and tunnels
• Ability to work in high places, using ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to work in potentially dangerous situations, including gas equipment and electrical equipment

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