Maintenance Tradesworker II - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning; HVAC) Technician

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of a higher official in the Board of Education or Office of Operations, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning units in city and school facilities, installs and calibrates temperature control devices; does related work as required.

Under the general direction of a higher official in the Board of Education or Office of Operations.

Exercises supervision over semi-skilled helper, when necessary.

• Performs related duties as required.
• Repairs and maintains fuel burning, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Installs heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Installs piping, wiring and any hardware related to H.V.A.C. equipment.
• Calibrates any and all boiler room and temperature control equipment.
• Changes and evacuates air conditioning systems and adjusts combustion equipment.
• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings pertinent to H.V.A.C. equipment.
• Advises supervisors on technical matters.
• Exercises supervision over semi-skilled helper, when necessary.
• Maintains adequate parts inventory.
• Performs emergency repairs after normal working hours, when required.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts of, steam, forced air, hydronic and air conditioning systems.
• Skill in the use of tools relating to heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to interpret wiring schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.

Licensed by the State of Connecticut to perform heating, piping and cooling work as an Unlimited Contractor (S-1) or Unlimited Journeyman (S-2).

At time of appointment, EPA Certification as a Universal Refrigerant Technician and a valid driver’s license.

There will not be a written examination. Qualified applicants will be ranked according to their education, training and experience. Applicants are required to fully complete the application form and supplement, listing all related degrees, training and work experience.