The HVAC Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading HVAC systems and equipment. This role identifies repair and replacement needs, performs installations, and ensures systems operate efficiently and safely. The technician also assists HVAC Technician I personnel and other skilled trades as needed, while ensuring the necessary tools, equipment, and materials are available at each job site.
Benefits
- Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options
- 100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disability
- Generous paid time off policy
- Retirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)
Pay
- $24.35 - $30.57 per hour (based on relevant work experience)
Job Duties
- Clean and maintain heating and air conditioning equipment, including coils, condensate pans, drain lines, cooling towers, boilers, and related components to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Coordinate with supervisors, contractors, and other skilled trades to complete work orders and projects in a timely and efficient manner.
- Diagnose complex HVAC system malfunctions and determine appropriate repair or replacement solutions.
- Fabricate specialty parts and components when replacement parts are unavailable or custom modifications are required.
- Communicate work order status, repair procedures, and project updates to management and building personnel.
- Install, test, and commission new or upgraded HVAC equipment and systems.
- Monitor the performance and condition of HVAC equipment, including heating units, ventilation systems, exhaust fans, and related components, identifying maintenance and repair needs.
- Oversee contracted HVAC work to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance requests during and after normal working hours.
- Perform preventive and routine maintenance on commercial kitchen refrigeration and cooling equipment, including ice machines, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Complete advanced repairs to HVAC systems and components to maintain reliable, efficient operation.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, repair records, maintenance logs, and equipment reports.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and hands-on training to HVAC Technician I employees, supporting advanced troubleshooting and skill development.
- Recommend, develop, and implement preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and extend system life.
- Repair and replace HVAC components, including pumps, motors, air handlers, fan coil units, piping, and related equipment.
- Order, purchase, and maintain inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies necessary to support maintenance and repair activities.
- Transport tools, equipment, and materials to and from job sites as needed.
- Utilize advanced building automation and computerized control systems to monitor, troubleshoot, program, and optimize HVAC equipment, including temperature settings, scheduling, and system diagnostics, ensuring safe, efficient, and comfortable building operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing commercial HVAC installation, repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Advanced Controls Certification or experience with HVAC building automation and operating systems preferred, but not required.
- Valid Class E driver's license required, or the ability to obtain one within an established timeframe.
- Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification preferred.
- Must successfully pass a Criminal Justice fingerprint/background check and an essential skills (Fit) assessment.
Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform.
Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you understand that submitting an official LPS employment application is required to be considered for this position?
Please copy and paste the following URL into your browser to access the official application: https://liberty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5665026
Experience:
- Commercial HVAC : 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
