Mechanic II: HVAC;

Job Summary

To perform HVAC service (repair, replacement, maintenance, etc.) to ensure a healthy learning environment for students and staff.

Mechanic II: HVAC

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Inclement weather conditions
• On call
• Outside of negotiated hours
• Outside of normal business hours
• Overtime as needed
• Peak season
• Summer hours
• Weekends

• Inspects and services central HVAC systems to determine operating efficiency of equipment. Adjusts, repairs, or overhauls such parts as reciprocating compressors, centrifugal pumps, water pumps, coils, motors, louvers, dampers, filters, pneumatic electric and electronic controls, blowers, solenoids and thermostats, humidistats, and registers.
• Installs, adjusts, and places central heating, boilers and burners, ventilating and air‑conditioning equipment into operation by checking appropriate gauges and instruments to maintain proper operating conditions within the operating specifications.
• Assists less skilled tradesmen engaged in the servicing, adjustment, replacement, repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning units and systems as well as proper practices and procedures of the trade.
• Advises management of issues that will require a contractor and problems with equipment under warranty or maintenance service contract.
• Reads blueprints, schematic drawings or sketches to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components or units.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required
• Technical or Vocational School beyond High School in related trade preferred

• Three (3) years progressively responsible heating, ventilating, and air‑conditioning work experience required
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position

• Knowledge of rooftop units, heat pumps, and electrical control systems
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, steam and condensate systems, pressure and temperature checks, and electric including troubleshooting and servicing
• Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical trades as it pertains to HVAC systems
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe practices
• Working knowledge of boiler service and safe practices
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, and schematics to determine location, size, capacity and type of new equipment specified
• Ability to diagnose causes of equipment breakdowns, test parts with appropriate instruments, disassemble and assemble parts, and repair equipment and associated components
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with others on a job site
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to use business technology tools (e.g., E‑mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Must provide own basic hand tools and some test equipment
• Satisfactory score on any tests required

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• HVACR Apprentice License issued by Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors required upon hire
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certification issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required upon hire
• Driver’s License (Class C Non‑Commercial) issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence required upon hire
• Proof of a good driving record required
• Daily access to reliable transportation required