General Maintenance Worker- HVAC

General Maintenance Worker - HVAC

Stafford County Public Schools

Job Title:

General Maintenance Worker - HVAC

Department:
Operations and Maintenance

Pay Grade:
Uniform Salary Grade U100

Work Calendar:
All 12 Month Staff

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Under the supervision of the Physical Plants Manager and the direction of the Lead Plant Engineer, the HVAC General Maintenance Worker performs skilled and routine technical work assisting in the overall maintenance, operation and repair of the physical plant, machinery, equipment and systems.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in buildings and appurtenance.
• Perform inspections and checks that are in accordance with the systems management.
• Perform the adjustment and remediation of breakdowns to equipment and systems.
• Perform seasonal changeover in HVAC systems.
• Perform the monitoring of the energy management system to coordinate appropriate building utilization.
• Follow all policies and procedures regarding mandated safety regulations and OSHA, Hazard Communication requirements.
• Open building in morning and/or secure building at night.
• Learn all phases of plant engineering; study systems maintenance manuals and methods to include energy management system and controls.
• Assume the responsibilities of Plant Engineer in his absence.
• Assist Plant Engineer in the preparation and maintenance of daily records and logs.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• High School diploma, G.E.D., or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduating from high school.
• Complete HVAC Apprenticeship and successfully completing four years of night HVAC classes.
• Experience with Direct Digital Control and Energy Management Systems preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.

• Knowledge
  • Mandated safety regulations such as OSHA, Hazard Communication, etc.
  • Diagnose mechanical defects in a variety of equipment and to take appropriate action in correcting them.
  • Current mandated safety and environmental regulations such as EPA, OSHA, and Hazard Communication.
• Skills
  • Read, understand, and implement operational manuals of the plants.
• Abilities
  • Work flexible hours and be available on call if needed.
  • Work during inclement weather.
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
  • Organize and perform work independently.
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects.
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

• Work environment is mixed indoor and outdoor environment, with moderate temperatures that are subject to occasional extreme cold and heat, and frequent exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is Moderate/Heavy work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Sitting for prolonged periods.
• Operation of motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively.
• Moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively.
• Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand.
• Identifying colors visually.
• Identifying objects in low light or distant conditions.
• Understanding and communicating via spoken language.
• Understanding and communicating via written language.
• Perceiving sounds.
• Making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.