School District of University City

HVAC-Maintenance

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
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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