POSITION TITLE: HVAC/Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

SUPERVISOR: Director of Plant & Operations

STATUS: Full Time (40 hours a week)

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

HOURS OF WORK: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CLASSIFICATION: Essential

POSITION SUMMARY: To support the maintenance department in the following:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Inspect inoperative heating, ventilating air conditioning, refrigeration units, and pneumatic controls to locate cause of trouble;
• Disassemble, replace and adjust defective parts; test completed work;
• Perform preventative maintenance and order parts;
• Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic;
• Connect pipes, using threaded, caulked and soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints;
• Replace exhausted or defective units of refrigerant with new refrigerant;
• Lubricate fans, motors, and adjust control units;
• Connect and adjust timers and thermostats;
• Install and maintain pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping;
• Increase pressure in the pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks;
• Carry heavy equipment, boxes, etc.;
• Direct traffic;
• Maintain walks, road, steps, and parking lots including the removal of snow and ice;
• Maintain and clean all tools, equipment, and vehicles as needed;
• Help with special events and set-ups;
• Respond in the event of an emergency such as fallen trees, flooding, or removal of snow and ice outside regular working hours;
• Perform and assist in the construction, demolition, painting, plus help with other activities that need to be accomplished to improve campus;
• Perform light maintenance duties, such as replacing blinds, repairing desk furniture and other apparatuses.
• Prepare and set up rooms for special meetings, parties, and other activities;
• Ability to operate a pick-up truck, van, tractor, and other motor-driven vehicles on campus;
• May be required to secure buildings against vandalism, lock and unlock doors, turn off lights, and generally patrol the buildings and grounds;
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair appliances in the Dining Hall;
• Must wear Gilman school-issued uniform and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year college or technical school; or six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Valid driver’s license;
• EPA Certified Refrigeration and Gas Fitters License, required;
• Ability to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in small areas;
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds;
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and minor repair of equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain a working rapport with supervisor, co-workers, students, and parents;
• Must remain vigilant on campus at all times.