HVAC Technician

Waukee Community School District is seeking a skilled, solutions-driven HVAC Technician to join our Facilities team. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to support a fast-growing district and ensure comfortable, safe learning environments for students and staff.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Master HVAC License, preferred
• 6–7 years of hands‑on experience
• Basic plumbing knowledge preferred (not required)

As a key member of our Facilities & Operations team, you will:

• Maintain and repair exhaust fans (bearings, belts, grease, etc.)
• Service and repair air handling units—including bearings, belts, motors, pulleys, and springs
• Clean coils, pans, and drains and repair/replace dampers, motors, and seals
• Use Metasys (building automation system) to check temps, airflow, damper operations, and troubleshoot issues

• Maintain and repair all pumps and motors: rebuild units, replace components, grease bearings, and install seals
• Diagnose problems across all HVAC systems, identify required parts, source pricing, order, and pick up parts when needed
• Change filters in all air‑handling equipment

• Maintain A/C equipment, including coil cleaning, controls, refrigerant, and diagnostics
• Maintain closed‑loop systems (chilled and heating water), including chemical management
• Manage water treatment for condenser systems—adjust chemicals, maintain chemical pumps and injectors, test water, and order supplies
• Service cooling towers (cleaning, bearings, belts, couplings, etc.)
• Clean and maintain all pump strainers

• Maintain and repair boilers, controls, pumps, flues, drain lines, and piping
• Diagnose boiler issues and complete necessary repairs

• Work directly with outside contractors to schedule and support repairs
• Use our work order system to track and manage daily tasks
• Use Metasys to identify system issues and respond to emergency needs

• IPERS retirement plan
• District-paid Health & Dental Insurance (employee only; dependents available at added cost)
• Generous leave package
  : vacation, personal, sick, family sick, and bereavement
• Work wellness program
• Work shoe reimbursement (up to $175, depending on position)
• District-provided work vehicle and tools

Final candidates will complete a pre‑employment drug screen, motor vehicle check, and background check as part of the Waukee Community School District hiring process.