Position Type: Maintenance/CustodialDate Posted: 11/3/2023Location: Matteson ESD 162The HVAC Technician will be directly responsible to the Director of Operations and/or his designee. Responsibilities:
Operate, maintain and repair all types of environmental Systems. Install, troubleshoot and repair all fixed and portable electrical equipment including but not limited to motors, wiring, conduit, electrical and HVAC devices; Perform required preventative maintenance procedures on all environmental equipment and system; Perform tasks such as snow plowing, delivery work, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or his designee; Direct unskilled help assigned to assist with installation, repair or preventive maintenance procedures. The following specific duties are typical but not necessarily all of the duties involved in this position. Employees currently employed in these positions will when necessary be provided training to enable them to do work assigned for which they feel they are not qualified. Current employees and new employees will be expected to be able to perform 80% of the specific duties listed without further training. Specific Duties:
Drive a truck, delivery vehicles, snow plowing equipment and similar equipment and perform other related activities; Make all installations and repairs in a neat and professional manner in accordance with all applicable codes including the National Electrical Code, Life Safety Code and the Building Codes of the City of Waukegan; Maintain hand and electrical tools; (4) To use safety procedures when using tools and equipment on jobs; Troubleshoot, repair and maintain boilers, pumps, converters, heat exchangers, compressors, Univents and all associated heating and cooling equipment; Troubleshoot and repair refrigerators and freezer equipment; Operate and maintain low pressure boilers and associated equipment; Repair and maintain environmental control systems, both pneumatic and electronic; Install and maintain heating systems and related equipment; Properly use test equipment for electrical and HVAC equipment troubleshooting; Work with single phase and multi-phase electrical equipment; Perform maintenance tasks of a general nature such as plumbing, electrical, sheet metal, air conditioning and carpentry as needed; Respond to heating and control systems problems during the season; Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned; Keep accurate records of materials and supply requisitions; Maintain and record accurate records pertaining to supplies and time spent using the district work order system; Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and/or his designee. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.Qualifications:
- Must be able to climb ladders and adjust to heights;
- Must be able to plan and lay out jobs as assigned and for their timely completion;
- Must be refrigerant certified or willing to obtain certificates within six months of employment;
- Must have 5 years of recent practical experience, and/or training in HVAC refrigeration service or a related maintenance field;
- Must have a good working knowledge of test equipment including but not limited to ohmmeters, volt meters, air velocity meters and refrigeration leak detection equipment;
- Must be able to read blueprints and schematics;
- Must be able to accurately read wiring diagrams, control system diagrams and system diagrams;
- Must have knowledge of gas burners, control valves, and safety devices;
- Must have knowledge of pumps, impellers, and bearing assemblies;
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Must have a valid driver's license;
- Be able to understand written and oral instructions;
- Must have good communication skills;
- Must be able to work harmoniously with others.
Matteson ESD 162 is an equal opportunity employer