HVAC Technician serving Berkeley County Schools

Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative

Berkeley County Schools - Martinsburg, West Virginia This job is also posted in Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative

Job Details

Job ID:

5914817

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Employment Term:

261 days

Salary:

Based on the

EPIC FY 27

Professional Pay Scale with years of verified years of experience

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the safe operating condition of the HVAC equipment in the facilities owned or operated by the Berkeley County Board of Education (all locations).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2-year vocational degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial building HVAC services
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Journeyman HVAC technician
• Federal Universal Refrigerant Certification

Key responsibilities include:

Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students

Maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and associated control systems

Establishes and follows preventive maintenance procedures for HVAC systems in the district's facilities

Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains an inventory of spare parts, tools, equipment, and supplies

Compare prices and order parts from approved BCS vendors

Work closely with Energy Consultant/Control Vendors to effectively resolve control problems

Contact Control Vendors to be walked through step-by-step resolution of issues

Be well versed in all equipment types, makes, and models

Additional General Requirements:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Berkeley County Board of Education policies

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above head, and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as HVAC parts and chemical containers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical machinery and equipment. The employee may frequently work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, gas fumes, and sprays. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and occasionally very loud.

Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the district supervisor.

Reports To:

Berkeley County Schools Director of Maintenance and Operations; EPIC Administrator

Conditions of Employment:

Recommended by the EPIC Administrator; Confirmed by the EPIC Regional Council

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

EPIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type:

Full-Time