Description 

Under general supervision, performs highly skilled work in the installation, repair, alteration, service and maintenance of heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems and equipment; directs personnel assigned to this craft; assists other maintenance crafts in skilled and semi-skilled tasks; performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that might be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Plans and implements the installation, alterations, service, repair, and maintenance of various types of

          heating, air conditioning, ventilating, and refrigeration equipment and systems

• Estimate time, type and amounts of materials needed; order materials
• Coordinates work with site administrators and other maintenance personnel
• Determines methods to be utilized on jobs; makes rough sketches of projects
• Works on forced air, hot water and low pressure steam heating and air conditioning units
• Uses various testing equipment to locate defective parts, diagnose faulty equipment
• Makes adjustments and repairs
• Adjusts, installs and repairs a variety of electric and electronic switches, motors, thermostats, gauges and  valves

• Make pipe connections
• Repairs, rebuilds, aligns or changes shaft bearings, belts and pulleys. Inspects heating, air conditioning, ventilating and refrigeration equipment for conformity with safety standards and regulations

• Makes recommendations for repairs to and replacement of equipment
• Programs and monitors computerized energy management system
• Prepares reports of work done and keeps time, labor and material records
• Maintains accurate inventory of District tools and equipment utilized in the performance of duties
• Drives District vehicles in the performance of job duties
• Provides vacation and temporary relief as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, terms, practices, materials and equipment used in the heating and air conditioning trade
• Codes and regulations applicable to school facility maintenance, repair and conditioning work in particular, and maintenance work in general construction
• Safe working methods and procedures of heating and air
• Principles, methods and techniques of organization and supervision

 Ability to:

• Works from diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications
• Estimate labor and material needs as required
• Skillfully and safely use tools and equipment in performing electrical maintenance and repair work
• Prepare rough sketches and diagrams for use by maintenance personnel
• Maintain simple records and prepare complete and concise reports
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Direct the work of others as assigned
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition
• Work underground in trenches, pits, vaults, etc., and at high levels above ground such as on roofs, scaffolds,  ladders and other elevated equipment

• Perform heavy manual labor, including frequent bending, stooping and lifting

Experience:

• Two years experience in the heating and air conditioning trade as a journeyman.  Classroom hours and certified training will be considered for partial substitution of working experience

Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by coursework or training in modern H.V.A.C. methods and techniques

Requirement:

• Valid licenses and certifications required by State and Federal Governments for service and repair of H.V.A.C.

        equipment

• Valid California driver’s license
• DMV Printout within the last 3 months
• Insurability by the District’s liability employment insurance carrier