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HVAC Technician - Akron Public Schools

This is skilled and specialized work for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning controls. Operate and maintain complex automated controls for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Write, analyze, and edit programmable control language for building automation systems. Maintains pneumatic and electronic controls for heating/cooling systems. Install and maintain energy management panels and components.

Characteristic Work:

• Ensure safety of students.
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
• Attend meetings and seminars as required.
• Provide proper care of tools and equipment.
• Perform emergency service during and after regular hours as assigned by supervisors.
• Be responsible for locating and securing needed parts and supplies from stock.
• Submit all forms and reports required in a timely manner.
• Assist in preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Keep HVAC control systems in peak operating order.
• Perform skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC pneumatic and electronic (low voltage) controls systems and their mechanical components.
• Repair and calibrate controls including thermostats, and other HVAC controls.
• Use testing and analysis equipment for low voltage electronic circuitry and pneumatic calibration, CRT screens and keyboards for systems analysis, data entry and retrieval.
• Repair and service air-conditioning/air-handling control equipment, i.e., air dryers, electronic and pneumatic temperature controls and electronic/pneumatic controls.
• Install, maintain and repair analog and digital sensors, electronic and pneumatic, for HVAC equipment and related low voltage wiring and integral pneumatic for same to microprocessors.
• Perform tasks in accordance with standard practices of temperature control relating to energy conservation.
• Perform work assignments from written and/or oral instructions, using blueprints, sketches, and automation systems printouts.
• Install conduit, wire, cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with building automation systems.
• Calibrate and set up electronic and pneumatic controls, devices, sensors, and components.
• Read, use, and update construction and control drawings and diagrams.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections of electronic and pneumatic control systems and devices.
• Work with contractors in the installation of new automation installations and HVAC controls retrofit projects.
• Maintain work records.
• Assist to train employees in all applicable areas as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Electrician Foreman.
• Attend meetings and seminars as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
• A minimum of five (5) years paid experience in the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems including DDC automated system controls or an equivalent combination of paid experience, education and training.
• Ability to work effectively with others and to work from directions.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to listen effectively and actively.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels.
• Ability to read, analyze, and write HVAC control programs languages.
• Knowledge of test equipment, e.g., pneumatic, HVAC, electronic.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning and their respective control systems and sequences and all other components of a hydronic system.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, particularly pneumatic systems and low voltage controls for conventional and automated HVAC control systems.
• Knowledge of Direct Digital Control System (D.D.C.) particularly LON, LNS, and Lon Works.
• Knowledge of configuring and commissioning controllers, utilizing plug-ins, binding network variables.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to operate computer, e.g., operating systems, file/data structure, use and application of Windows software, spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications.
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and operating fundamentals for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, including the fundamentals of load calculations, psychometrics, combustion, and energy management.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of control systems, including rate, resent, and proportional action.
• Skilled in the use of tools, equipment, and reference materials for calibrating, balancing, and repairing pneumatic control.

Competitive Examination Process:

This is a classified position. The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the…