Title: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (HVAC-R)
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/HVAC
Date Posted: 2/5/2026
Location: District Wide
Definition
Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, and custodial equipment. Under the supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Candidates should have a higher degree of journey level skills than entry level positions, work independently and perform a variety of duties. To be successful in this role, ideal candidates must have a preventative outlook, possess and utilize initiative, and have excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Perform skilled mechanical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, boiler systems and related equipment and facilities.
* Install, maintain and repair cooling towers, chillers, pumps, motors and compressors.
* Maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of control systems to include direct digital control (DDC) systems.
* Respond to and assist with coordinating responses to service calls accordingly.
* Operate and maintain specialized equipment related to assigned activities; perform preventive maintenance tasks on assigned equipment as needed; submit orders for materials per established procedures.
* Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities.
* Plan and lay out work related to HVAC & R.
* Perform a variety of related skilled and unskilled tasks as assigned by the position.
* Communicate with other personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
Qualifications Guide
* Knowledge of HVAC & R equipment and controls common to institutional and large office buildings.
* Knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment.
* Knowledge of organizational ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
* Knowledge of operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in HVAC & R maintenance and repair.
* Knowledge of building codes related to the HVAC & R trade.
* Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
* Knowledge of shop math applicable to the building trades.
* Technical aspects of the HVAC & R trade.
* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
* Oral and written communication skills.
* Record-keeping techniques.
* Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systems malfunctions.
* Ability to provide repair estimates.
* Ability to participate in a variety of skilled activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for designated buildings and facilities.
* Ability to work from blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, manuals and diagrams.
* Ability to plan and lay out HVAC & R work.
* Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment and machinery used in the HVAC & R trade.
* Ability to observe health and safety regulations and procedures.
* Ability to replace defective parts and components as necessary.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
* Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
* Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to work independently with little direction.
* Ability to maintain various records related to work performed.
* Ability to work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no notice.
* Ability to work in confined spaces.
Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the HVAC & R area and five years increasingly responsible journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC & R systems and equipment including experience in a lead capacity. HVAC trade school completion - preferred. Associates degree - preferred. 5 years of experience in the field - preferred.
Licenses and Other Requirements
* Valid driver’s license.
* Must be able to operate automatic and standard transmission vehicles and all District-owned vehicles.
Physical Demands
* Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools (power or manual tools).
* Hearing and speaking to exchange information (person to person, on the phone, in group settings).
* Seeing to read and perform HVAC & R functions.
* Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects up 100 pounds with assistance.
* Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
* Heavy physical labor.
* Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching (repeated).
* Climbing ladders and working from heights.
* Standing for extended periods of time.
* Driving and or operating mobile equipment.
* Use of personal protective equipment.
* Use of office equipment (computer, printer, telephone, etc.).
* Walking for extended periods of time.
* Crawling.
* Gripping and or holding.
Work Environment
* Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
* Exposure to high voltage and electrical shock.
* Working at heights.
* Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
* Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases.
* Subject to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system and/or skin.
* Subject to extreme hot areas (near ovens, etc.) and cold areas (freezers).
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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