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Position: Full-time Maintenance - HVAC Mechanic (JobID 5121) Location: Various buildings within the district Pay Rate: $30.37 per hour (may vary based on experience) Schedule: 40 hours per week, year-round Click Here To Apply! Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who: •Communicate openly to build relationships and trust •Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed •Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth •Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment •Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning •Strive to be kind and reflective •Focus on the solution and put people first •Lead by example! JOB SUMMARY: To perform the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repairing of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, related equipment, and controls. Qualifications:To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary. •High school diploma or equivalent •Trade school diploma, certificate, or equivalent, plus two years’ experience in a position-related field •Maintain certifications and licenses necessary for the completion of job-related skill •Sufficient knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning, refrigeration, and pneumatic controls. Also require a knowledge of the refrigeration cycle of industrial and commercial air conditioning systems, heat laws, the use of refrigerant tables; how to calculate air flow and the pressure-temperature characteristics of the different systems to locate and repair faulty equipment •Sufficient knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment, control systems, and the technical practices required to maintain, overhaul, repair and install the piping, electrical and pneumatic controls, equipment, and machinery for those systems •Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, schematics, and operation and maintenance manuals •Ability to troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration systems for leaks, blockages, electrical circuit malfunctions without trial and error and without immediate supervision2 •Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, and screwdriver), power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer), lawn mowers, snowplows, and any trade specific tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties •Sufficient mathematic skills, sight, and dexterity to properly perform job and related maintenance tasks •Knowledge of safety regulations, proper methods for using position-assigned tools and equipment, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials •Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects •Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record •Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements oVisit our FAQ section for more information about required clearances; click here •Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment Duties & Responsibilities:(Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on this specific opportunity) •Works independently and with others to accomplish assignments and work orders. •Performs general maintenance tasks and provides customer service in regard to school operations. •Performs general building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating repairs, equipment maintenance, and painting. •Performs general ground maintenance, including mowing, trash pickup, sweeping, trimming, raking, watering, snow removal, and salting (de-icing). •Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of tools, equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions, and weather conditions. (Some duties may require protective clothing and equipment.) •Completes general maintenance tasks under the direction of the foremen to accommodate school functions and events, including event set-up and logistics for buildings and grounds activities and facilities use. •Communicate with staff, parents, children, and public regarding general maintenance repairs. •Repairs and/or reports any building and/or grounds safety and security issues to a supervisor. •Ability to drive various modes of transportation (e.g., automobile, truck) to travel throughout the District, and to operate equipment (e.g., tractor, lift) to perform general maintenance. •Cleans and maintains vehicle/equipment for monthly inspection. •Performs the work described herein without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others. Constantly required to demonstrate good judgment and safety precautions. •Works such additional hours and days as may be assigned to complete functions on a timely basis. •Executes all applicable policies and directives of the School Board. Trade Specific Duties: •Performs journeyman air conditioning and refrigeration tasks and performs preventive maintenance assignments using accepted and established methods and procedures. •Works on electronic, electric, and pneumatic control systems (low and high pressure). •Troubleshoots and maintains Class I, II, and III air conditioning systems. •Purchases, installs, reclaims, and recycles refrigerant, and maintains all data and logs according to EPA regulations. •Performs inspections of service and contract jobs to evaluate contractor compliance with contract documents and trade standards. Questions about this position? Please email [email protected]!
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