Maintenance Specialist - HVACR and Plumbing

Maintenance Specialist - HVACR and Plumbing

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Maintenance Specialist - HVACR and Plumbing

Posting Date: Updated June 29, 2026

Date Available: As soon as possible

Position Summary: Under general supervision, ensures an environment conducive to learning and working by operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing digitally controlled Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment and systems. Independently perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and/or upgrading, and testing of all water and gas distribution and wastewater systems, equipment and fixtures, ensuring timely completion of work in accordance with accessibility, health, safety, plumbing codes and trade standards.

Ensure availability and proper maintenance of all tools and materials needed for accomplishing the job. Perform minor electrical maintenance; maintain, repair and replace electrical equipment systems related to building maintenance, interior and exterior lighting. Assist other Trades and semi-skilled workers with all phases of building maintenance including carpentry, painting and landscaping.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVACR and Energy Management System (EMS) with emphasis on chiller, boiler, heat pumps, and refrigeration equipment: calibrate controls and diagnose electrical malfunctions.
• Perform routine maintenance on air handlers, heat exchangers, supply, return, and exhaust fans: lubricate, change belts and filters, align sheaves, check motors and belt tensions, clean coils. Perform major overhauls: disassemble and replace defective and worn parts, reassemble, test, and ensure proper operation. Fabricate parts no longer available.
• Check and repair boilers and pumps: restart, troubleshoot, repair.
• Recover, refill, or reclaim refrigerants in accordance with safe, environmentally appropriate and legal practices.
• Maintain records of all inspections, maintenance, and repairs per Sisters School District and applicable regulations.
• Maintain and transport tools and supplies safely and responsibly.
• Respond to emergencies during and after hours to ensure safe and operational condition of equipment, buildings, and environment for quality instruction.
• Meet with engineers and contractors to recommend designs, solutions, or equipment for new or replacement HVACR systems.
• Identify and purchase required parts and supplies.
• Perform snow removal, plowing, clearing roadways, and deicing walkways.
• Install, repair, and replace plumbing pipes, valves, potable and non-potable water systems, drainage, waste, vents, basins, tubs, faucets, showers, grease traps, lavatories, sinks, traps, flushometers, urinals, drinking fountains, hydrants, water heaters, dishwashers, back flow devices, water pressure regulators, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing defective washers or mending broken pipes.
• Maintain and lubricate sewage equipment, using hand and power tools.
• Maintain sewage lines, tanks, floats, pumps, and valves, using hand and power tools.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Use measuring instruments to locate and mark pipe position for installation and passage holes.
• Cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle using pipe cutters, threading and bending machines.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Perform asbestos removal and disposal at the maintenance level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.