HVAC​/R Technician

hvac/r technician - job

location: central maintenance and operations
position type: building maintenance
date posted: 7/1/2025
date available: asap
closing date: open until filled

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

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

under general supervision, provides all levels of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (hvac‑r) systems trades support and maintenance of school and building equipment systems, including 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 approximately 1 million square feet of space.

• monitor maintenance building management system.
• provides preventive maintenance by inspecting, testing and servicing heating, cooling and ventilation equipment.
• perform complex technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair of commercial hvac/r systems, to include, but not limited to, inspecting, testing and servicing heating, cooling and ventilation equipment in accordance with building code, safety regulations, and trade standards of quality.
• installation, maintenance, repair, alteration and upgrading of 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.
• troubleshooting and implementing repairs on building hvac/r equipment and related equipment.
• maintains work area in a clean, safe and sanitary manner and that all work is performed in accordance with osha, trade‑specific, and fcps standards, policies, and procedures.
• ensure that all work is performed in accordance with federal, state, trade‑specific, and frederick county public school policies, regulations, and directives relating to 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. Work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisors.
• documents the 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 the status of work projects, material consumed, and man-hours utilized.
• ensure buildings are comfortable and safe during a morning building tour.

• education/training/experience:
  • high school diploma, 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 tools of the hvac/r trade, including hand tools, power tools, soldering, and brazing.
• certification/license:
  • 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.

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

• requires working with electrical systems, wiring, and currents that have the potential for serious injury, and therefore proper safety measures must be used.
• knowledge and understanding of water treatment standards for hvac/r systems.
• refrigerant handling in accordance with epa 608 guidelines.
• frequently works independently.
• professional experience using tools of the hvac/r trade, including hand tools, power tools, soldering and brazing.
• mentors and contributes to the oversight and professional development of…