Position Type: Facilities and Construction/ForemanDate Posted: 8/7/2024Location: MaintenanceJOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE FOREMAN-HVAC DUTY DAYS: 240 PAY GRADE: E04PRIMARY PURPOSE: Planning, coordination, documentation and implementation of all HVAC activities for the Maintenance Department. This includes work performed by Maintenance employees as well as outside contractors. Review building conditions at all district facilities on a regular basis. All deficiencies are to be noted and plans for timely repairs are to be put in place. QUALIFICATIONS: Certification/Education:
- Minimum Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Have a valid Texas Driver's License and meet/maintain insurance requirements of PISD. Must pass drug test and be part of a random drug testing program. Must pass criminal history check.
- Must hold Class an HVAC License and a universal refrigerant recovery certificate and provide both for Pasadena ISD use.
Special Knowledge/ Skills/Experience
- Complete apprenticeship training or two years technical training preferred. Ability to red blueprints, schematics, interpret instructions, and prepare simple specifications. Must be able to work without direct supervision.
- Minimum of 5 years as a Commercial HVAC Technician preferred.
- Must have thorough understanding of basic HVAC principles and all types of HVAC equipment.
- Proficient in the use of common business applications and procedures.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must have general knowledge of building trades.
- Be knowledgeable of federal and state asbestos regulations.
- Capable of making independent, on the spot, safe to operate decisions regarding safety of students, staff and the general public.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
- Capable of providing maintenance, diagnosis and repair of commercial HVAC systems.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Prepares daily, weekly and monthly work schedules and assigns work orders for maintenance employees under his/her supervision
- Supervise HVAC technicians to make certain they are in compliance with all codes governing their craft.
- Performs on the job training for employees under his/her supervision.
- Work with building permit departments and building inspectors in each of the cities in our district on an as needed basis.
- Plans projects, orders supplies and parts necessary to complete tasks
- Monitors progress of jobs, projects, etc. under his/her direction and assures timely completion
- Oversee EPA Refrigerant Management Program
- Keeps maintenance director and building administrators updated of projects completed and in progress
- Maintains a clean, safe work area
- Be an example of diligence in work and persistence
- Ensure that each employee under his/her supervision is held accountable for his/her actions and quality of his/her performance
- Promote safe working habits by each employee under his/her supervision
- Carry emergency pager 24 hours/day, 7 days/week on a rotating basis
- Participate in the interview process to hire new technicians he/she will supervise
- Recommend and justify pay grade increases and new personnel in the areas supervised as part of the budget process
- Prepare requests for specialty tools/materials for each budget year
- Performs other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged used of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking and bending.