Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC

Location:

ELSC

CLASSIFICATION:
Category E of the salary schedule for Building & Grounds Employees

EMPLOYMENT DATE:
To be scheduled

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and the Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic- HVAC is responsible for the following:

• Respond to work orders in a timely manner to identify and mitigate faults, failures, and hazards.
• Troubleshoot system failures and execute necessary repairs.
• Read, interpret, and accurately follow technical instructions and operation manuals.
• Perform cleaning, repair, and installation of equipment and parts.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Recommend solutions for equipment repair or replacement.
• Adhere to all safety and performance standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Typical workday will be Monday‑Friday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm. Working hours may be adjusted as needed to accomplish repairs that are required to be outside of typical workday hours, to be determined by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Skills/Aptitudes/Requirements:

• Reports to work on a regular and reliable basis with excellent attendance.
• Requires general knowledge of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems, including but not limited to heat pumps, chillers, AHUs, HEXs, valves, and actuators, and various other HVAC equipment.
• Must be capable and comfortable working from heights.
• Capable of working both independently and as a team.
• Ability to read sketches, blueprints, specification manuals, and other written instructions.
• Possess good problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Must be willing to work under adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, staff and students.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written forms.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions required in the building maintenance trade, including, but not limited to, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions.

• Ability to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Maintain a responsible, respectful, and cooperative attitude toward colleagues and staff.
• Represent the School District in a professional manner, upholding confidentiality, effective communication, and professional image.
• Ability and knowledge to operate equipment, tools and vehicles necessary to accomplish assigned duties.
• Valid Iowa State Driver's license with a record that is satisfactory to the District and the District's insurance carrier.
• Basic computer knowledge including the ability to use email and web-based software.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to problem solve independently and with others.
• Ability to work independently as a self‑starter who is motivated to work hard.

• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with equipment, computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
• Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently.
• Sufficient physical strength and ability to perform manual labor and to work from ladders and scaffolding.
• The employee will be required to work in hot or cold conditions inside and outside of buildings.

High School diploma or GED

Hourly Rate: $24.15

Salary and Benefits in accordance with work Agreement with Cedar Rapids Custodial & Maintenance Employee Association including but not limited to a health care package, paid vacation, IPERS retirement program, etc.

Name:
Chris Gates
2500 Edgewood RD. NW
Cedar Rapids IA 52405
Buildings and Grounds
E-mail: cgates
Phone: