Mechanic-HVAC II Preventative Maintenance/Filter (Department of School Plants)

Salary placement within the posted range is based on verified, comparable professional experience and level of education.

Chesapeake Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

HVAC MECHANIC II (PM)

Department: School Plants

Pay Grade: U112

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair and installation of all HVAC equipment in school buildings; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Organizes, schedules and prepares crew for tasks;

• Obtains necessary equipment and tools for tasks;

• Plans and performs the unusual or more difficult maintenance tasks associated with preventative maintenance;

• Maintains crew equipment/tool inventory;

• Maintains accurate materials use and information associated with work orders;

• Orders all HVAC filters for various types of HVAC equipment;

• Maintains filter logs and maps indicating quantities/sizes and locations;

• Changes/replaces all types of filters for various types of HVAC equipment found throughout all buildings (roofs, closets, above ceilings, mezzanines accessible from lifts, ladders etc.)

• Cleans/washes filters for various equipment with washable filters;

• Maintains all HVAC fan motor belts. This shall include but not limited to:

• • Checking belt tension

  • Adjust belt tension

  • Maintains log book with belt sizes and quantities for all types and sizes for HVAC equipment throughout the school division

• Lubricates all HVAC motors and shafts. This shall include but not limited to:

• • Routine fan/shaft lubrication for HVAC unit motors

  • Routine lubrication of all types of pump motors and shafts

  • Maintains logs and schedules for lubrication of HVAC equipment

• Coil cleaning: cleans all types of coils found within HVAC equipment including but not limited to:

• • Clean all condensing coils for all HVAC equipment

  • Clean all evaporating coils for all HVAC equipment – indoors and outdoors

  • Clean all preheat and reheat coils within all equipment – indoors and outdoors

• Maintains all coil cleaning equipment; spray rigs, pressure washers etc.

• Cleans and maintains all condensate drain pans and drain lines for types of indoor and outdoor HVAC equipment;

• Repairs and maintains all condensate drain lines. This shall include supports, anchors, etc.

• Maintains all HVAC equipment access doors. Ensures doors are secure and have proper fasteners. This shall include but not limited to:

• • RTUs

  • AHUs

  • Fan coils

  • Console units

• Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in this mechanical trade.

• Journeyman’s or Masters card preferred.

• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the common practices, tools, and terminology of the mechanical trade.

• Knowledge of the use and characteristics of common refrigeration and air handling materials.

• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the trade.

• Skill in the use of tools and equipment.

• Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to estimate needed materials and time required for various jobs.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment is both inside and outside; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.