HVAC Service Technician

Job Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high‑performing public charter schools dedicated to providing exceptional K‑12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.

Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference.

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician (Snr HVAC Tech) to join the charter network’s New Jersey Facilities team. This position provides an opportunity for an experienced HVAC technician with at least seven (7) years of relevant experience to work with a dedicated facilities group, deepen technical skills, and help ensure that Uncommon provides well‑maintained, comfortable, and safe educational facilities for our students and staff.

Uncommon’s portfolio in New Jersey comprises buildings constructed from the early 1900s through the early 2020s, operating HVAC systems from 1966 to recent years. As ambient comfort is essential to a productive learning environment, the impact of this individual’s attentiveness will be felt and deeply appreciated across the region.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Facilities Management Team, the HVAC Service Technician will perform all technical work necessary to inspect, maintain, repair, and modify HVAC systems in our buildings.

With expertise in HVAC—also in construction and plumbing—in multi‑family, schools, and commercial buildings, the successful candidate will conduct minor HVAC projects, manage larger ones, and ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The HVAC Service Tech will partner with senior Facilities team members and outside consultants on the planning, coordination, and supervision of mechanical construction and repair activities performed by vendors, ensure project timelines are met, maintain quality control standards, mentor junior staff, and handle all HVAC‑related communication with stakeholders.

• Maintain current knowledge of the National Standard HVAC Code and other applicable building codes, and perform all facets of the HVAC trade in accordance with those codes in a safe and effective manner.
• Diagnose problems with HVAC systems, evaluate solutions to remedy issues, and provide sound recommendations to supervisors.
• In emergency situations take immediate steps to contain the problem and restore the system to sound working condition.
• In emergency situations maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to apprise them of steps being taken to address the issue.
• Troubleshoot and repair all HVAC‑type systems currently available in the market.
• Maintain records of corrective and preventive work assignments received through an automated work order system (currently School Dude, soon Zen Desk).
• Assist onsite Facilities Managers and General Maintenance Workers with work projects or special assignments.
• Respond to campus emergency calls after hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Significant journeyman‑level HVAC experience along with the trade knowledge to effectively understand and perform all facets of the HVAC trade in accordance with the National Standard Plumbing Code and other applicable codes.
• Strong background in commercial heating projects large and small, including hot water boilers and gas furnaces.
• Ability to read as‑built plans for all buildings in the portfolio.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, cut sheets, layouts, technical manuals, schematic drawings, and other HVAC‑related trade documents.
• Advanced knowledge of BMS systems and system operations.
• Ability to procure replacement parts as needed to make all necessary repairs.
• Ability to properly and safely use the tools of the trade and carry out all tasks expected of a Snr. HVAC…