HVAC/Maintenance

POSITION TITLE:              HVAC/Maintenance

DEPARTMENT:                   Maintenance

SUPERVISOR:                     Director of Plant & Operations

STATUS:                                Full Time (40 hours a week)

FLSA:                                     Non-Exempt (Hourly)

HOURS OF WORK:             7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CLASSIFICATION:             Essential

POSITION SUMMARY:  To support the maintenance department in the following:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Inspect inoperative heating, ventilating air conditioning, refrigeration units, and pneumatic controls to locate cause of trouble;
2. Disassemble, replace and adjust defective parts; test completed work;
3. Perform preventative maintenance and order parts;
4. Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic;
5. Connect pipes, using threaded, caulked and soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints;
6. Replace exhausted or defective units of refrigerant with new refrigerant;
7. Lubricate fans, motors, and adjust control units;
8. Connect and adjust timers and thermostats;
9. Install and maintain pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping;
10. Increase pressure in the pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks;
11. Carry heavy equipment, boxes, etc.;
12. Direct traffic;
13. Maintain walks, road, steps, and parking lots including the removal of snow and ice;
14. Maintain and clean all tools, equipment, and vehicles as needed;
15. Help with special events and set-ups;
16. Respond in the event of an emergency such as fallen trees, flooding, or removal of snow and ice outside regular working hours;
17. Perform and assist in the construction, demolition, painting, plus help with other activities that need to be accomplished to improve campus;
18. Perform light maintenance duties, such as replacing blinds, repairing desk furniture and other apparatuses.
19. Prepare and set up rooms for special meetings, parties, and other activities;
20. Ability to operate a pick-up truck, van, tractor, and other motor-driven vehicles on campus;
21. May be required to secure buildings against vandalism, lock and unlock doors, turn off lights, and generally patrol the buildings and grounds;
22. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair appliances in the Dining Hall;
23. Must wear Gilman school-issued uniform and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance; and
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Four-year college or technical school; or six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
2. Valid driver’s license;  
3. EPA Certified Refrigeration and Gas Fitters License, required;
4. Ability to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in small areas; 
5. Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds;
6. Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and minor repair of equipment
7. Ability to establish and maintain a working rapport with supervisor, co-workers, students, and parents;   
8. Must remain vigilant on campus at all times.