HVAC Technician - starting pay rate up to $28.70/hr at Linn-Mar Community School District in Marion, IA

Job description

Position Title: HVAC Technician Department: Operations and Maintenance Immediate Supervisor: HVAC Supervisor Summary: This position offers support for all areas of maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of the HVAC systems in the District buildings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned) Install, repair, alter, replace and maintain environmental systems equipment and components including but not limited to: air conditioning equipment, condensers, pumps, compressors, GEO Thermal Systems, boilers and other pneumatic and electric machinery and computerized controls, install and maintain cooling tower equipment and cooling water treatment equipment. Operate and control HVAC systems with the use of Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS). Perform skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of environmental systems such as refrigeration, temperature control, and support systems equipment. Implement preventive maintenance program, test and evaluate performance of systems using specialized equipment, repair or replace defective valves, thermostats etc. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, diagrams and equipment specifications. Prepare records and service reports. Provide functional supervision to outside contractors and other operation and maintenance employees. Determine the amount of time and materials necessary to accomplish tasks with the least expense and downtime of equipment. Build a positive working relationship with school administrators, custodians and other employees of the district. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with Supervisor and/or other on-site personnel. Work independently during the normal workday and during off hours on an on-call status. Comply with OSHA regulations/guidelines regarding materials and safety, as established by OSHA guidelines. Participate as directed in any training and development programs identified by the Supervisor; keep current on relevant information and technology. Regular and reliable attendance. Other duties as assigned. Professional Standards: 1. Quality of work ( Maintains the District's HVAC systems to provide for a comfortable and safe environment. ) 2. Quantity of work ( The amount of work performed is evidence of high productivity; industrious; accountable for own fair share of work load; seeks additional tasks) 3. Knowledge of job ( Job methods, procedures, practices and responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning) 4. Creativity/Problem solving ( Offers new ideas; suggests innovative and better ways of performing necessary tasks) 5. Interpersonal skills ( Works collaboratively with others; courteous; polite; pleasant; promotes positive image in contacts with co-workers and District customers) 6. Dependability ( Reliable; punctual; consistent attendance; completes work accurately and in a timely fashion; stable and calm in a crisis or emergency; works independently) 7. Professional appearance ( Dress is acceptable for the job; appears clean, well-groomed and "professional") 8. Organizational skills ( Exhibits ability to prioritize work; organizational skills enhance job productivity ) 9. Safety ( Provides safety and security for self and others through following proper safety procedures at all times) 10. Written/Verbal communication ( Conveys information and ideas accurately and courteously to clearly met the needs of the staff/students/visitors, transfers thoughts and ideas into speech and presents clearly) 11. Managing change/adaptability ( Demonstrates good understanding of organizational changes and communicates support for such change. Adapts to changes in schedule and work assignments) 12. Professional approach ( Professional, positive and helpful approach with visitors and District employees. Displays loyalty toward the organization. Demonstrates a cap