HVAC Mechanic II​/General Maintenance

Position Type
:
Custodial/Maintenance/Maintenance

Date Posted
: 6/16/2026

Location
:
Nicholas County BOE Transportation/Maintenance

Salary/Terms
:
Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Pay Grade G. Salary based on experience and education level per NCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Classification
:
Service

Reports to
:
Director of Maintenance & Transportation

Evaluation
:
Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and Nicholas County Board of Education Policy.

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic:
Personnel employed at the journeyman level to install, repair, and maintain heating and air conditioning plants and related electrical equipment.

General Maintenance Worker means a person employed as a helper to skilled maintenance employees, and to perform minor repairs to equipment and buildings of a county school system.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5.
• Personnel must be or have been classified in this category or must pass the state prescribed exam(s) for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e.
• Certifications of HVAC Excellence Certification (Master Level), NATE HVAC Certification, or West Virginia Division of Labor HVAC Certification licensed as a Commercial Technician can be used in lieu of the HVAC competency test.
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c.
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description.

Employee must remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

• Maintain positive work habits.
• Maintain positive job attitude and has other personal qualities essential to job success.
• Perform all duties efficiently and productively.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public.
• Solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
• Comply with all state and county policies and regulations.
• Maintain and update skills.
• Work proficiently with computer programs and accessories as needed.
• Assist skilled maintenance workers with projects (e.g. transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.
• Clears brush, cuts grass, digs ditches, and performs other grounds maintenance duties.
• Coordinate with skilled tradesmen and/or assigned supervisor(s) for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Install system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.
• Maintain assigned vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepare written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Repair furniture and building system components for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transport a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit as assigned by the superintendent and/or director of maintenance.

• Construct a flare construction and swage joint.
• Set up and operate an oxyacetylene torch.
• Differentiate between soldering applications.
• Perform the following soldering applications: silver, soft, and brazing.
• Locate and identify high and low side components of a refrigerator system.
• Check for moisture in systems.
• Install a filter dryer with flare and sweat fittings.
• Install a liquid indicator in a liquid line.
• Place service valves in the front seat, gauge, and back seat positions.
• Analyze temperature-pressure operations.
• Pressurize a system with dry nitrogen and refrigerant and locate and repair leaks.
• Charge a system on both the high and low side.
• Check compression operation.
• Remove and replace a compressor and compressor parts in a refrigeration system.
• Replace a capillary tube and refrigerator relay.
• Diagnose and repair…