HVAC Technician - 8.0 hrs/day (1.0 FTE), Full Time, Perm chez North Clackamas Schools

*If applicant meets all the minimum qualifications & licenses, shall receive pay scale including 15% differential.
*If applicant is an apprentice, shall receive regular letter H pay scale.
*Apprentice must attain completion of apprenticeship program and LME or LMB within 2 years of hire date, then will be eligible to receive pay scale to include 15% differential.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Completion of trade school (four-year program), with apprenticeship or the equivalent with special training in HVAC.
• Minimum of two years of journeyman level experience in the trade.
• Ability to utilize office technology to document assigned work, control inventories, initiate service orders to include spreadsheet, word processing documents, and maintenance management systems.
• Possession of and maintains appropriate trade license valid in the state, such as Licensed Maintenance Electrician (LME), Limited Energy Technician - Class B (LEB), or Journeyman.
• Position may require obtaining a Universal Refrigeration License.
• Experience within a Direct Digital Control (DDC) system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good working relations with all District staff, vendors, contractors, and public entities.
• Ability to work effectively in a school environment with priority emphasis on safety and minimal disruption of the educational instruction program.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work with minimal direction; sound judgment and decision making capabilities are essential.
• Knowledge of state and local codes related to assigned trade/craft.
• Must possess a valid driver license and a safe driving record and be able and willing to operate district owned vehicles.
• Ability to operate power equipment and maintain lift certification.

• Bilingual and bicultural skills.
• Trained in First Aid/CPR and defibrillator training.
• Universal Refrigeration License

1. Analyzes HVAC system requirements, conducts research on new equipment and procedures, and recommends new systems or modifications.
2. Prepares estimates of labor, time and cost of proposed projects.
3. Interprets equipment diagrams and schematics, and blueprints.
4. Utilizes diagnostic equipment to assess malfunctions and determine needed repairs.
5. Plans work based on appropriate sequence and procedure.
6. Coordinates and schedules work with contractors and/or sites, working with administrators and vendors to ensure efficiency and positive working relationships.
7. Uses effective communications skills (written, verbal, body language) to work positively with contractors, vendors, and District staff, to maintain all systems.
8. Schedules, maintains, and makes necessary ongoing adjustments to the Direct Digital Control (DDC) programmable system to ensure buildings are safe, comfortable, and in efficient working order.
9. Processes work orders within the maintenance management system.
10. Determines required supplies and materials and takes action to assure the availability of such materials at the time needed.
11. Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs large reciprocal, absorption, and centrifugal compressors, coolers, icemakers, and complex chillers or control equipment.
12. Installs, wires, and programs controls and other related electrical equipment.
13. May supervise or direct helpers and other staff in performing the above work.
14. Performs maintenance and report work on District kitchen equipment and plumbing systems.
     

Please refer to the job descriptions for detailed information.