Technician - HVAC Apprentice

Reports To:                           HVAC Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status:              Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:                            A05, 8HR

Duty Days:                            261 Days

Qualifications:

Technical school hours (preferred); college hours, high school diploma or GED (required)

Texas Operator’s License    

Knowledge and skill required to operate equipment and tools associated with maintenance

Physically able to lift 50 pounds

Ability to comprehend written and verbal English

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) license

Primary Purpose:

Work and assist senior technicians maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence while providing proper preventative maintenance so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist technicians in repairs and/or new installation of equipment as requested on approved work order.
2. Understand and apply HVAC and refrigeration principals and their application to the maintenance, repair and installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, systems and devices.
3. Ability to use HVAC equipment in checking, testing troubleshooting and analyzing HVAC equipment and systems.
4. Basic understanding of blueprints, technical manuals, charts and schematics.
5. Maintain accurate records and reports on completed assignments.
6. Practice all safety regulations related to trade.
7. Report all hazardous situations to a supervisor.
8. Maintain an inventory of supplies.
9. Assist Technician to examine district-owned facilities on a regular basis for preventive maintenance.
10. May be required to work occasional overtime or alternate shift.
11. Attend CEU training as required for advancement of skills.
12. Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Used:

Computer, meters, gauges, welding equipment, ladders, hoists, power and hand tools, pipe bender, propane torch light truck or van, aerial lifts, and ability to pull trailers

Working Conditions:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, both outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Frequent district wide travel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.