Sanger Unified School District Position Description Position: HVAC Specialist Position Number: Department/Site: Facilities Maintenance FLSA: Non-exempt Reports to/Evaluated by: Supervisor, Maintenance Services Salary Grade: 120 Summary Performs a variety of advanced-skilled work in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of manual and computer-aided mechanical or industrial electrical systems, electrical controls, ventilation, air conditioning, and heating systems. Maintains efficient operation of the District’s environmental control systems for heating, air conditioning and handling, and interior and exterior lighting. Distinguishing Career Features The HVAC Specialist is a senior position in the maintenance series, requiring formal training and experience in HVAC/R, low voltage electronics, mechanical systems, and computer-aided/networked system controls. Advancement to this position is possible with four years experience as a HVAC Associate or equivalent, compliance with all position qualifications, and the ability to perform all aspects of the position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ? Maintains air handlers at optimal levels. Tightens, adjusts, repairs, replaces, and calibrates boilers, chillers, cooling towers, variable frequency drives, motor control contactors, pumps, etc. Performs tune-ups and preventive maintenance on gas engines that drive chillers. ? Performs preventive maintenance on high voltage switch gear, irrigation pumps, walk-in freezers, and cafeteria equipment, as they relate to HVAC or related equipment. ? Designs, fabricates, and installs duct work, airflow systems, condensers, refrigeration to accommodate new and existing building and equipment requirements at all sites. Removes old equipment and refrigerants according to applicable laws and safety standards. ? Maintains and administers building energy management systems by using computer-aided controls, digital equipment controllers, data communications cabling, and other devices or functions that enhance energy utilization. ? Performs a variety of electrical repair and maintenance duties. Installs, adjusts, repairs or replaces, motors, heaters, transformers, switchgear and other electrical apparatus. Operates electrical equipment. ? Operates, maintains, inspects and repairs heating, air conditioning refrigeration, water treatment, co-generation, heat reclamation, thermal energy storage, ventilation and air compressor equipment used with HVAC. ? Tests, adjusts and calibrates boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic control instruments. Tests and, as required, chemically treats boiler, condenser and cooling tower water and water from other systems. ? Responds to reports of heating or cooling problems, suspicious odors, electrical problems, refrigeration problems, elevator malfunctions, and other urgent situations. Maintains, inspects, diagnoses and makes emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, refrigeration, and air distribution systems. ? Analyzes energy conservation. Operates and programs the energy management system to optimize energy consumption while providing scheduled services to District facilities. ? Programs, monitors, and schedules multiple computerized energy management systems at various sites. Writes program utility blocks in global control modules to control application-specific devices. ? Calculates load factors to ensure adequate cooling and heating of occupied space, including air distribution system plenums, economizers, electrical loads, and exhaust fans. ? Contributes to designs, participates in purchases, and repairs District wide industrial electrical systems. Determines priorities for requisitioning materials and supplies. Trouble shoots and repairs motor controllers, pumps. May lead other Maintenance Specialists or provide orientation to District systems. ? Reads, interprets, and maintains up-to-date blueprints, maps, schematic wiring diagrams and specifications. ? Maintains up-to-date knowledge of indoor air quality standards and compliance requirements. Confers with others to recommend and evaluate heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy management infrastructure for new and remodeled facilities. ? May lead other Maintenance Specialists or provide orientation on District systems at all sites. May assist or participate with Maintenance Specialists in the construction, fabrication, and installation of building components. ? Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications ? Knowledge and Skills Requires a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts and set-ups used in HVAC systems and boiler operation. Requires in-depth knowledge of electronics, including microprocessor operation, digital and pneumatic controls. Requires a working knowledge of construction, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing concepts, practices, and techniques. Requires a thorough knowledge of the uses and purposes of general maintenance, hand and power tools and equipment. Must know and understand all pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations in area of specialization. Requires skill in leading a small crew of maintenance staff on a project basis. Requires sufficient math skills to record and compute detailed measurements. ? Abilities Requires the ability to perform all of the essential duties in the area of specialization at the journey level with minimal supervision. Must be able to use and maintain all of the tools, equipment, vehicles used during routine performance of duties. Requires the ability to plan, schedule and direct the activities of subordinates to attain high quality and efficiency in work. Requires the ability and initiative to independently develop methods and techniques in the interest of effectiveness and efficiency. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions, maintain routine records and interpret plans and specifications found in area of specialization. Must be able to obtain cooperation of and maintain harmonious relations with the employees in other departments contacted during routine performance of duties. ? Physical Abilities Incumbent must be able to maintain cardiopulmonary fitness, function indoors in a shop environment and/or outdoors in the field engaged in work of primarily an active nature. ? Ambulatory ability to walk and carry tools and apparatus for 400 yards. ? Sufficient strength and agility to lift, load, and move heavy weight materials up to 90 pounds. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, and work in awkward positions. ? Visual acuity to read and observe diagrams, manuals, work conditions, and recognize color-coded wires and connections. ? Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and with communications devices. ? Education and Experience The position may require Associates Degree in Energy Management, Industrial Technology, related field or completion of a formal apprenticeship in a specialized trade (HVAC Service/Controls, Industrial Electrical or Energy Management controls). Requires four years of experience in the HVAC field. Two years as an HVAC associate at Sanger Unified School District is qualifying experience. ? Licenses and Certificates Requires a valid California Driver’s License. Requires appropriate certification in area of specialization for handling and recycling of refrigerants. ? Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of materials.