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25-26 Plant Maintenance 1- HVAC

Job Overview

DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$30.63/hr 261 day contract

POSITION TITLE:         Plant Maintenance #1 HVAC

Buildings and Grounds Department

BASIC FUNCTION:

The HVAC Technician performs routine repairs and maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems including air distribution machinery, digital controls, hot and chilled water equipment, distribution, and variable volume systems, water source heat pumps, pneumatic controls, roof top units, package units, circulating pumps, building water loops, split systems, hot water heaters, and boilers; employs specially designed software and remote computer links to monitor systems, and troubleshoot malfunctions; installs, repairs, maintains (Trane and Johnson controls) and troubleshoots HVAC and related systems; ensures work is in compliance with regulations and standards.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Ability to be on time daily unless using an approved absence.
2. A State of Iowa HVAC Journeyman license is preferred.
3. Academic qualifications from technical school, community college, or apprenticeship training preferred.
4. General knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems, in addition to your HVAC knowledge.
5. Able to maintain a valid State of Iowa Driver License.
6. Minimum of 3 years’ experience with commercial equipment, chiller, air handler, hot water heater, boilers preferred.
7. Ability to read and follow prints and sketches for working on existing mechanical systems.
8. Knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials used in new and existing HVAC systems.
9. Knowledge of and skill in use and care of tools, equipment and machines used in working on HVAC systems.
10. General knowledge of boilers, wells and equipment for systems upkeep.
11. Basic computer knowledge including internet, email, and excel.
12. Being organized, self-motivated, and having a high attention to detail.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Performs tasks as directed in the maintenance and repair of district facilities.      

1. Demonstrates a commitment to follow all DCSD multicultural nonsexist policies and practices.

3. Adhere to all board policies.
4. Being organized, self-motivated, and having a high attention to detail.
5. To perform work according to accepted trade practices and procedures in cooperation with the Manager of Buildings and Grounds.
6. Maintain consistent attendance due to the urgent nature of duties and because work product of the position may be interdependent with that of other staff.
7. Interact daily in person with other members of the department and school district staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
8. Receive and complete work orders.
9. Perform troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam and hot water distribution, heat exchangers, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controls. Assist in the troubleshooting and repair of district pool HVAC and water distribution and chemical systems.
10. To install, maintain, and repair other district educational equipment.
11. Install and repair HVAC equipment and related systems including insulation, pulling pumps, motor compressors, chillers, air-handlers, troubleshooting pneumatic system, troubleshooting problems with boilers and furnace, and repairing and replacing piping and fittings.
12. To maintain and submit electronic and paper copy records required by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds, and various state agencies.
13. To use measuring and testing equipment required in the performance of assigned work.
14. To lift and move heavy objects using appropriate equipment.
15. To work from ladders, scaffolding, or battery-operated lifts at heights up to 60 feet.
16. Help with the instruction of others in the safe use, operation, and maintenance of the District equipment and tools.
17. Monitors and adjusts systems set points and output using remote computer links to the buildings programmable logic controls. (Trane Summit and Johnson Controls).
18. Performs seasonal maintenance and works with teams in transitions of system from heating to cooling and vice versa.
19. Receives and investigates calls for emergency repairs.
20. Select materials and hardware to make time and material estimates.
21. Manage and record and all license CEU’s.
22. Other duties as assigned.

This job description is a general outline only of the duties and responsibilities named and is not intended to be all inclusive.  Additions and/or deletions may be made at any time by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds or his/her designee.