HVAC​/R Technician

the frederick county public school (fcps) district’s mission is to inspire, innovate & motivate. Fcps serves more than 46,000 students and 280,000 residents in twelve municipalities spanning 667 square miles. Fcps provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment where excellence in college and career preparedness is paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for “every child, every day”.

• 12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day

• support salary scale grade s12: $30.11 per hour; starting

under the fair labor and standards act, this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the frederick county public school system. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

under general supervision, this role provides all levels of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (hvac‑r) systems trades support and maintenance of school and building equipment systems. The work may include analyzing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, installing, repairing, replacing, building, prefabricating, altering, and maintaining equipment related to hvac‑r, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, in approximately 8–10 assigned buildings covering about 1 million square feet.

• monitor maintenance building management system.
• provide preventive maintenance by inspecting, testing, and servicing heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
• perform complex technical work on a journeyman level in installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of commercial hvac‑r systems, including inspecting, testing, and servicing heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment according to building code, safety regulations, and trade standards of quality.
• install, maintain, repair, alter, and upgrade hvac‑r systems including ducts and pipe delivery systems for air, water, steam, and refrigerant gas, electric motors and building automation system controls, gas and oil hydronic systems, boilers, geothermal systems, air‑cooled and water‑cooled chillers, cooling towers, walk‑in freezers and coolers, commercial kitchen food equipment.
• troubleshoot and implement repairs on building hvac‑r equipment and related equipment.
• maintain work area in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with osha, trade‑specific, and fcps standards, policies, and procedures.
• ensure all work complies with federal, state, trade‑specific, and frederick county public school policies, regulations, and directives regarding safety, building codes, work techniques, and methods of performing assigned tasks.
• establish and maintain effective professional relations with co‑workers, school staff, local regulatory and safety officials, utilities, consultants, and vendors. Provide exceptional customer service and work cooperatively with others while accepting direction from supervisors.
• document cost of repairs and services by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job using cmms and providing updates to the designated supervisor regarding status of work projects, materials consumed, and man‑hours utilized.
• ensure buildings are comfortable and safe during morning building tours.

the above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• high school diploma or ged equivalent.
• 3–5 years of hvac field experience.
• complete familiarity with methods, techniques, materials, and tools used in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of hvac‑r systems.
• professional experience using hand tools, power tools, soldering, and brazing.

• state of maryland hvac journeyman’s license.
• epa 608 – universal refrigerant certification.
• valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle in accordance with board of education policies.

• commercial hvac/r work experience.
• familiarity with the fcps policies, goals and programs.