HVAC Technician

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot malfunctions on a variety of complex, integrated heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the school system.

• Inspection, operation and repair of various types of mechanical equipment such as pumps, electrical motors, ahu's, vfd's, vav's, boilers, and hydronic systems.
• Maintain and repair or replace components on various air conditioner units' chillers, rooftop units, wet and dry side systems, cooling towers, centrifugal, hermetic, screw, and scroll compressors.
• Maintain and repair major steam or hot water leaks throughout system, repairing or replacing steam or hot water heating piping and associated equipment parts as needed.
• Maintain and repair various refrigeration equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair D.D.C. controls, BAS, cabling, relays, and all associated equipment. Must be able to communicate with various building automation systems from workstation or computer.
• Install, maintain, and repair fan, cabinet, and unit heaters.
• Install, maintain, and repair gas heating equipment.
• Occasionally assist boilermakers with repairs.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Must be present at work.

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).

Completion of an accredited HVACR technical school and three to five years related experience.

Proficiency in the operation of voltmeters, amp meters, and ohm meters.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must participate as required in the on‑call rotation. Must respond to any job emergencies anytime needed.

H.V.A.C. License helpful.

Must have and maintain a Valid Indiana Driver License.

EPA approved Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification.

Exempt

Not eligible

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.