Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician/Controls chez La Joya Independent School District

Job Title: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician/Controls

Reports To: Energy & Compliance Director

Dept./School: Physical Plant & Operations

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: AX 6

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, maintain, repair, and install A/C equipment for the district. Maintain and 

provide for the safe condition and operation of all A/C systems in district facilities.

Qualifications:

• Valid EPA Certificate
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Experience: At least three years’ experience in A/C work.  Basic knowledge of codes and regulations related to this trade.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of terminology, construction methods and materials related to this trade
• Knowledge of local A/C codes Working knowledge of computer technology
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment related to this trade
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of reading plans and specifications
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Ability to troubleshoot automation controls
• Knowledge of proper electric wiring of automation system

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Provides assistance with work orders as needed.
2. Provides A/C according to specifications.
3. Use and secure district equipment in accordance to established procedures.
4. Maintain all equipment, tools, supplies, and school vehicle.  

5. Test continuity of circuits to ensure compatibility, and safety of components using testing instruments.
6. Measure, cut, bend, and assemble using rulers, measuring devices and conduit bender.
7. Receive and complete work orders.
8. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
9. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
10. Respond to emergency calls as needed.
11. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
12. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
13. Ensure that all equipment is in safe operating condition.
14. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing etc.
15. Report any safety conditions to supervisor or director of maintenance.
16. Follow district policies on professional conduct.
17. Follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors and department head.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by department head or supervisor.
19. Analyze problems and resolve issues to ensure overall system functions properly.
20. Complete service repairs, replacements, upgrades, adjustments and calibration on automation systems and components.

21. Tests and verifies system readings ensuring optimal system operation.

Mental Demand/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Mental Demands: Reading; ability to understand verbal instructions; ability to communicate effectively, (verbally and written), ability to read blueprints.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

1. Ability to stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms and taste or smell (67% to 99% of the work day).
2. Able to sit (0 to 33% of the work day).
3. Occasionally (0 to 33% of the work day) lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
4. Special vision requirements include: 20/20 (corrected), ability to identify and distinguish colors. Be able to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus, judge distances and spatial relationships and observe an area peripherally.
5. Work environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, wet humid conditions, working near moving mechanicals parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and work with some form of vibration (67 to 99% of the work day), work with explosives (0 to 33% of the work day).
6. The typical noise level for the work environment is moderate noise.
7. Hearing requirements include: ability to hear alarms on equipment, client calls and instructions from department staff.
8. Repetitive motion actions include: use of foot control, both feet (7+ hrs. of the work day), use hands, both hands (7+ hrs. of the work day), grasping simple/light objects (7+ hrs of the work day), grasping firm/heavy objects (7+ hrs of the work day).

POSITION WORKING DAYS:  244 Days

This job description the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that many be assigned or skills that may be required.