Skilled Maintenance Worker - HVAC

This is an open and promotional recruitment to establish an eligibility list. The eligibility list will be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year or until the eligibility list is depleted, and for substitutes to work on an on-call, as needed basis. Positions in this classification work 8 hours per day, 6:30 am - 3pm, 12 months per year. The recruitment process will consist of a training and experience examination and structured interview.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, Operations & Transportation and the Maintenance Services Supervisor, perform a variety of skilled Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration servicing, maintenance, repair, and installation activities; operate the Energy Management System; and maintain and repair industrial kitchen equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Install, repair, and replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related equipment and parts such as pipes, traps, boilers, pumps, valves, coils, air and refrigeration compressors, furnaces, vents, fans, blowers, thermostats, motors, gaskets, filters, belts, relays, fuses, controls, switches, gauges, sequencers, economizers, actuators, dampers, and transducers.

Perform preventative maintenance and test defective parts, equipment, and systems to diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; monitor, inspect and troubleshoot systems to ensure proper voltage, amp, continuity, pressure and temperature levels; install, replace, test, and adjust temperature and combustion controls, instruments and systems.

Test and balance air flow of air conditioning and heating systems; move controls to regulate speed of fans and to adjust vents and ducts; install vents; run new duct diffusers; and adjust and install valves, thermostats, fans, pressure regulators and pumps; drain, flush and check chemicals on boilers; cut, bend, and join tubing, pipes, ducts, and wiring.

Interpret plans, blue prints, technical manuals and specifications as required; provide technical input regarding building designs; estimate materials and equipment needed for projects; locate and acquire parts and materials for repair or maintenance; monitor inventory levels of maintenance supplies and equipment; order, receive and maintain adequate inventory levels of maintenance supplies and equipment; contact vendors to request quotes, pricing and product information as needed; ensure assigned projects and activities are completed in a safe, accurate and timely manner.

Operate, configure and maintain the Energy Management System (EMS) to ensure smooth, efficient and effective energy use and allocation; modify system settings and utilize system tools and controls to troubleshoot and diagnose system malfunctions; test EMS to maintain proper settings.

Install, repair, and maintain industrial kitchen equipment such as freezers, ranges, ovens, steam cookers, and boilers.

Assist in ensuring District buildings, facilities and equipment comply with applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; identify and report safety, sanitary, security and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency maintenance and repair needs as directed.

Assist maintenance personnel with special projects in other trades as assigned by performing unskilled and semiskilled duties; coordinate and provide work direction to assigned helpers performing unskilled and semiskilled duties; coordinate and provide work direction to assigned helpers performing unskilled and/or semiskilled maintenance work; collaborate with outside contractors, consultants and architects as directed.

Maintain HVAC-related service, repair and other records.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Technical aspects of the HVAC & Refrigeration maintenance trade.
Methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in performing HVAC tasks.
Requirements of maintaining HVAC-related systems and equipment in good repair.
Silver soldering methods and procedures.
Operation of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
Shop math applicable to the building trades.
Proper lifting techniques.
Preventive maintenance principles and practices.
Health and safety regulations and procedures.
Record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Work independently in the completion of tasks and projects.
Make effective decisions in determining course of action and recognize when additional information or direction is needed.
Show a high level of care and thoroughness in completing tasks.
Adhere to required safety practices and recognize potential hazards.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of experience performing professional-level HVAC tasks for a public or private-sector organization.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a Universal EPA Certification as required by Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Provision 82, Subpart F.
Valid California driver's license.

• A valid Universal EPA Certification must be submitted with your application for your application to be considered.

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of medical and drug screening and a background check that includes fingerprinting and criminal history check.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, as demonstrated in their application materials, will be required to successfully complete a competitive testing process to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, which may consist of a written examination, a training and experience evaluation, a performance examination, and/or structured oral interviews. The candidates achieving the top three ranks of the appropriate eligibility list will be referred for a final selection interview. The Eligibility List resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no Eligibility List exists (Ed Code 45272).

Carlsbad Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer