Maintenance Worker - HVAC Controls Technician - Maintenance

Position Overview

Maintenance Worker 4 – HVAC Controls Technician (Job ). The purpose of this role is to improve student achievement by performing advanced skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of buildings and equipment in trade areas that require local or state licensing.

• A thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of HVAC components including air handlers, VAVs, unit ventilators, multi‑zone units, coils, valves, fans, and motors.
• A thorough knowledge of HVAC sequences of operations required to maintain space temperatures and airflows within operating parameters, including interactions between air distribution equipment, boilers, chillers, domestic water heating systems, radiators, and other equipment.
• A thorough knowledge of the principles of HVAC air, steam, and water distribution and balancing.
• Experience in the use of Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems for building operations, scheduling HVAC systems, troubleshooting, and diagnosis.
• Experience in DDC programming and implementation is desired;
  Alerton DDC system preferred.
• Experience in installation and/or repair of existing DDC system components such as actuators, wiring, control modules, etc.
• A working knowledge of HVAC pneumatic control systems and the ability to operate and troubleshoot pneumatic control systems.
• A Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or a Limited Energy Technician (LEB) license, or the ability to obtain such a license within six months of hiring.
• A general knowledge of the operation and maintenance of chillers, boilers, and electrical systems.
• A general knowledge of computer networking and communication.
• A general background in school or major building HVAC operations, including scheduling, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring schematics.

• Develop, implement, and perform procedures for daily DDC system evaluation using computer DDC systems software.
• Develop, implement, and carry out procedures required to maintain HVAC system DDC systems.
• Analyze and adjust HVAC systems as required by weather extremes and other circumstances.
• Routinely and effectively analyze HVAC systems utilizing DDC system software for proper operations, energy conservation, and system troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain DDC systems equipment, both pneumatic and electronic.
• Calibrate DDC systems sensors and thermostats.

• Assist in refining and implementing procedures for the annual inspection of HVAC equipment, such as filter change, lubrication, and belt checks.

Type:
Classified – Hours per day: 8 – Number of days per year: 260 – Status:
Permanent starting July 1, 2026 – Hourly range: $32.46 – $41.43 (salary based on the 2025‑26 schedule and subject to change).

Salem‑Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.