HVAC Technician - Maintenance - Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ 85201
About the Job
HVAC Technician
Written Test Required at Time of Interview
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate: | $28.60 |
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Performance Pay: | Available annually |
New hire experience: | 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum |
New hire education: | 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position |
Class/Calendar: | C41, 12 months |
Hours: | Full-time (40 hours per week) |
FSLA: | Non-Exempt |
Benefits: | Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance |
Alternative work schedule (9/80's Monday - Thursday 9 hour shift & Friday 8 hour shift, with every other Friday off over the course of two weeks.)
OVERVIEW:
To perform troubleshooting and repair tasks on all types and styles of air conditioning units and related devices and systems in a competent and timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school education or equivalent
- Valid Arizona driver’s license
- Minimum five years experience in refrigeration field with appropriate trade related schooling
- Certificate of successful completion of EPA approved course in ‘Proper Refrigerant Usage’
- Knowledge of all styles of air distribution systems and types of package and split system DX air conditioning units
- Knowledge of reciprocating compressor style chillers and all styles of control systems; knowledge of centrifugal compressor style chillers preferred
- Ability to fulfill trade related duties using safe working practices of the trade
- Ability to interpret, to understand and to work from plans, schematics and blueprints
- Ability to organize and to prioritize workload; to work alone with minimal supervision; have initiative and be a self-starter
- Ability to lift and/or to move 100 pounds; to work from ladders and lifts up to 40 feet
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
- Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working from a written work order, travel throughout assigned area of the district to perform troubleshooting and repair tasks on all types and styles of air conditioning unites and related devices and systems in a competent and timely manner
- Keep site based personnel properly informed of system status
- Interface with immediate supervisor(s) on a routine basis to keep them apprised of work order status
- Regular and on-time attendance required
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Keep service vehicle clean, orderly and properly stocked with parts and supplies
- Process work orders and paperwork appropriately and in a timely manner
- Assist in keeping HVAC shop clean
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SUPERVISION
HVAC Assist Lead
HVAC Lead
Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.