HVAC Apprentice

Requirements

• Additional Job Requirements:
• Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

Additional Information

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply - we would like for you to consider joining us. General Description: Under the supervision of a Journey-level HVAC Technician, the Apprentice performs work of routine difficulty in the assistance of all areas of HVAC which includes installation, maintenance and repairs. This position will last for a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years with the opportunity to advance to the position of HVAC Mechanic. The timeframe is dependent upon the skill set, experience, initiative and the ability to successfully demonstrate knowledge in the HVAC career field. During this time, the HVAC Apprentice will be trained and evaluated by the skilled HVAC Technician and HVAC Team Leader. If the Apprentice fails to complete the training at the end of the five years, the Apprentice will be terminated. Job Description: Essential Job Functions: Inspects, tests, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and services a wide variety of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment to include chillers, cooling towers, energy recovery units and built up air handlers. Installs new equipment but not limited to split systems, ductless and package units. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Orders equipment and supplies (e.g. replacement parts, filters, sheet metal, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required equipment. Drains old compressors, labels and dates unit by school, compressor model and serial number, and disposes by EPA protocol. Works with other maintenance workers, school officials and staff to resolve maintenance problems. Adjusts building automation systems in response to complaints or requests. Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety issues. Performs other related duties as assigned. Budgetary Responsibility : Adheres to county spending guidelines. Report Preparation : Simple written report due upon completion of every work order. Equipment Operation : Utilizes equipment pertaining to heating and air conditioning to include but not limited to hand tools, ladders, telephone, computer, etc. Contacts : Facility Services personnel and office staff and administrators from individual schools. Occasional contact with vendors, building inspectors, contract workers. Work Direction/Supervision : N/A Decision Making: N/A Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities : N/A Physical Demands : Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal indoor levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is exposed to extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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