Technician III - HVAC

Performs and provides guidance in diagnosing and resolving system-wide environmental control problems, including the maintenance and repair of complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related equipment.

Monitors optimum set points and corrects building system controls for proper operation of energy automation systems. Energy conservation considerations should be followed through system integration, controls collaboration and by developing preventive maintenance checklist.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

Essential Functions

• Repairs, overhauls and calibrates heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, including pumps, boilers, burners, temperature controls, thermostats, air conditioning and ventilating units, pneumatic control systems, compressors, steam regulators and stations, ice making, refrigeration, cooling towers, condensers, fans, evaporators, controls and related electrical apparatus and smoke and fire detecting and damping systems.
• Monitors, corrects program mechanical settings and controls of building automation systems.
• Inspects the functioning of heating plants and mechanical equipment and recommends improvements in service and efficiency of operations.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots major problems in heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems.
• Replaces and calibrates defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units using electrician's hand tools and test equipment.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks using gauges or soap and water solution.
• Injects small amounts of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
• Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerant units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and uses a torch to solder joints to form complete circuits for refrigerant.
• May train other technicians in the repair, overhaul and calibration of heating, air conditioning and ventilating equipment.
• May assign and review the work of other technicians.
• Requisitions materials and supplies for repair, overhaul and calibration of heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment.
• Maintains and cleans boiler and mechanical rooms.
• Performs inspections and replacement of mechanical belts in air handling and other mechanical units in boiler room, closets and on roofs.
• Able to clean and repair air coil units; air handling units, univents and other mechanical units as identified.
• Changes light bulbs and ballasts, which include climbing a ladder.
• Identifies and correctly changes air filters in equipment on premises.
• Be able to take fuel readings and log as necessary.
• Takes pool readings for chemical balance and records as needed after training.
• Composes reports as needed or requested.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary

29.78

Minimum Salary

24.33

Desired Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Auto Temperature Controls trouble shooting existing DDC various systems to keep plan running properly at optimum efficiency.
• Experience working with hot water and steam plants, air atomizing and rotary type burners, absorption, centrifugal and reciprocating chilling plants, and pneumatic temperature control systems.
• Knowledge of variable air and constant air volume systems.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices involved in the maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigerating and ventilating systems.
• Ability to repair, overhaul and calibrate heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Ability to lead and train others in HVAC repair and maintenance techniques, procedures, related equipment usage.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Must possess class "C" driver's license and have your own transportation.

Full time or Part time

Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following :

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include : name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation / certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link : http : / / www.

baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social / emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations.

Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all.

Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202;

410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

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