NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title: HVAC Technician (0385)
Reports To: Executive Director of Facilities
Dept./Campus: Facilities, Planning & Construction
Duty Days: 261 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: M30 / M33
Date Revised: 02/2021
Primary Purpose:
Installation, PM, & maintenance, repair, and install of all heating and air conditioning equipment,
exhaust systems, air compressors, chillers, steam and hot water boilers in the District, in order to
minimize interruptions of the education process. Maintain the safe operation of all HVAC systems
in district facilities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Valid Texas driver’s license (meet eligibility requirements to drive a district vehicle)
CFC Certification
Must Maintain Licensure
High School Diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material
Ability to troubleshoot control systems
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
Ability to use hand and power tools
Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques
Preferred Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years previous experience in HVAC
Repair, replacement, & programming of DDC controls
Major Responsibilities & Duties:
- Demonstrate acceptable work habits including regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness.
- Install and maintain of chilled water systems, air-cooled systems, and split systems.
- Repair air moving equipment in heating and cooling.
- Install and repair of electric components.
- Overhaul or replace HVAC air compressors.
- Repair, replace and calibrate thermostats, controls, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
- Repair or replace all HVAC pumps.
- Repair boilers pertaining to HVAC equipment.
- Change filters, lubricate bearings and motors, check and adjust belt tension, replace belts, clean condensers and evaporator coils.
- Inspect and repair all HVAC drain lines and drain pans.
- Inspect and repair all HVAC pneumatic lines and valves.
- Fabricate, assemble, and install duct work and piping according to specifications and code.
- Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics.
- Maintain Freon dispensing records to meet federal requirements.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for all HVAC equipment, including changing of filters and cleaning condensers and coils.
- Perform duct cleaning and air quality testing as needed.
- Assist energy manager to complete energy conservation surveys to realize most efficient, cost effective use of HVAC energy.
- Receive and complete work orders.
- Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
- Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
- Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure area are clean.
- Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures.
- Respond to emergency calls as needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- Inspect and repair all kitchen make-up air units and exhaust systems.
- Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Equipment Used:
Volt Meter and AMP Probe
Gas pressure meter
Air volume meter
CFC machine
Freon gauges
Temperature meters
Pressure meters
Fork lifts
Hand tools
Pipe wrenches
Saws, dills/motors
Pneumatic tools and meters
Oil pumps
Scaffolds/ladders
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel
Ability to meet deadlines and alter work priorities
Physical Demands:
Frequent driving of vehicles
Continuous working with machinery
Continuous climbing of ladders and stairs
Continuous walking
Continuous pulling, lifting, carrying and dragging
Continuous squatting
Frequent working at heights
Frequent stooping
Frequent crawling
Frequent bending
Requires quick reactions, good balance and steady hands
Sensory Requirements:
Significant hearing
Near vision
Far vision
Peripheral vision
Color discrimination
Depth perception
Environment:
Subject to temperature extremes
Subject to frequent interruptions
Subject to frequent deadlines
Subject to wet slippery surfaces
Subject to enclosed spaces
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to dust
Exposure to solvents
Exposure to toxic chemicals/materials
Exposure to noise
Exposure to high voltage
Exposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice
Exposure to roof tar, grease, oils
Exposure to insulation fibers
Exposure to ceiling tile fibers
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.