HVAC Technician II

Durham Public Schools Maintenance Services Job Description HVAC Technician JOB TITLE HVAC Technician Level 10 REPORTS TO: Mechanical Supervisor SALARY: Based on State and Local Salary Schedules STATUS: Permanent, 12 months, Classified, Nonexempt SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled level work in the maintenance and repair

of

ventilation,

air

conditioning

and

environmental

control

systems.

Work

includes

the

independent

performance

of

less

technical

tasks

of

the

HVAC

trade

for

which

detailed

instructions

are

available.

As

experience

is

gained,

more

technical

tasks

are

performed

under

supervision.

Employee

must

exercise

independent

judgment

and

initiative

in

performing

assigned

tasks.

Employee

must

also

exercise

tact

and

courtesy

in

contacts

with

various

school

officials.

Reports

to

HVAC

Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 1. Plan layout, install and repair wiring, heating and air conditioning equipment, kitchen equipment

and

control

equipment.

2. Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials. 3. Provide access for future maintenance and consistent with specifications local codes. 4. Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install piping. Splice wire by stripping insulation from

terminal

leads,

twisting

or

soldering

wires

together

and

applying

tape

or

terminal

cups.

5. Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment. 6. Install controls such as switches, relays and solenoids. 7. Install compressors in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. 8. Maintain gas fired equipment, such as kitchen equipment, boilers and water heaters. 9. Connect wiring to equipment, such as motors and compressors. 10. Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing

instruments

such

as

ohmmeter

and

circuit

tracer.

11. Repair faulty equipment or systems. 12. Distribute and/or assign mechanics work orders on a daily basis. 13. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS: 1. High School Diploma or GED. 2. Valid N.C. Driver's License. 3. Seven (7) years related experience and/or training in HVAC. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (what is required to perform the job? Climbing, lifting, standing,

twisting,

etc.

How

many

pounds:

Duration

of

exertion,

etc.)

1. Ability to exert over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

DPS HR Oct 2012 Job Description HVAC Technician Page 3

2. Listed are the frequencies of each physical activity required in the performance of the essential

functions

associated

with

this

job.

F -Frequently From

1/3

to

2/3

of

the

time

O- Occasionally Up

to

1/3

of

the

time

R- Rarely Less

than

1

hour

per

week

N- Never Never

occurs PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Climbing/Balancing F Time Pressure O Crawling/Kneeling F Emergency Situation O Walking F Frequent Change of Tasks O Running R Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime O Standing F Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously F Sitting O Working Closely with others as part of a Team F Bending/Stooping F Tedious or Exacting Work F Lifting/Carrying F Noisy/Distracting Environment F Grasping/Twisting F Other (see 2 below) F Reaching F Pushing/Pulling F Fingering/Typing O Others ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Health and Safety Factors- -Environmental Factors- Mechanical Hazards C Respiratory Hazards S Chemical Hazards F Extreme Temperatures S Electrical Hazards C Noise and Vibration M Fire Hazards O Wetness/Humidity S Explosives R Physical Hazards D Communicable Diseases O Physical Danger or Abuse O Other (see 1 below) R PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Office Environment Vehicle Warehouse Outdoors X Shop Other (see 3 below) School/Administrative Buildings DPS HR Oct 2012 C Continuously

F Frequently

O Occasionally

R Rarely

N Never

D Daily

W Several Times Per Week

M Several Times Per Month

S Seasonally

N Never

Job Description HVAC Technician Page 3 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS: (Place an X by what is required) x Laptop x Desktop computer (may be docking station with laptop) x e-mail address x

Outlook

VPN

x

Cell

phone

x

Pager

Two-way

radio

iPad

x

Office

phone

Fax

x

Printer

x

5

digit

extension

10

digit

telephone

number

x

District

vehicle

AS400

SharePoint

x

Software

(list

Microsoft

office,

Adobe)

Audio

recording

device

x

Website

access

x

Building

access

key/code

(for

necessary

building

access

during

non

-traditional

hours) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIRED: x Hard hat x gloves x flash protective equipment suit occasionally _x steel toe shoes

x

safety

glasses

x

safety

vests

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT: x retrieving devices x Ladder x fork lift, x crane truck _ x __ hoist

x

scissors

lift

x pipe benders

x

metering

devices

OPTIONAL: Wi-Fi hotspot to access VPN while away from their workstation (the person may already

have

his/her

own

access) DISCLAIMER: The following statements of the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level

of

work

performed

by

an

employee

in

this

category.

The

description

does

not

contain

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities,

duties,

skills

and

other

requirements

necessary

of

employees

to

perform

in

this

position.

Signature Date DPS HR Oct 2012