Position Summary: 

The HVAC employee will be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems in the district. 

 

Successful candidates, at minimum, will have: 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., related job experience, Associate’s Degree preferred 
• Minimum of seven years experience in the assigned trade 
• Able to read plans and schematics associated with the trade 
• Working knowledge of HVAC, maintenance, and operations
• Working knowledge of Daikin HVAC systems, maintenance, and repair
• Good communication skills; comprehends and efficiently follows instructions/directions 
• Must be able to work with power equipment 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Installs and maintain air conditioning, heating, ventilating equipment and kitchen equipment 
• Starts and operate complex compressor units and heating systems
• Checks and maintain generators; overhaul motors; clean and adjust voltage regulators and temperature recorders; calibrate pressure gauges, meters, and similar devices; check all indicating instruments periodically to know the functioning of each unit 
• Consults with outside contractors and employees of other state agencies regarding design, alteration and repair, and purchase recommendations of mechanical equipment 
• Establishes operating standards and procedures for equipment within the limitations of assigned temperature requirements 
• Performs limited welding tasks as needed 
• Assumes responsibility for all equipment, vehicles, tools and other equipment Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor 
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Operations

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Valid Missouri Driver’s License 
• Ability to safely operate district vehicles 
• Ability to function effectively in adverse weather conditions 
• Ability to communicate and work with the public and to maintain an effective working relationship with auxiliary personnel, teachers, patrons, and all school administrators 
• Good knowledge of tools, materials, and methods to safely perform the work required 
• Ability to compute simple mathematics 
• Working knowledge of maintenance and custodial operations
• Ability to attain and maintain HVAC credentials 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with the ability to perform essential job duties. 

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects 
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 50 feet 
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups 
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects 
• This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, running, and reaching for extended periods of time 
• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment and move about the work area 
• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards 
• Ability to work in tight areas including pipe chases and tunnels 
• Ability to work in high places, using ladders and scaffolding 
• Ability to work in potentially dangerous situations, including gas equipment and electrical equipment 

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org