Maintenance Technician - HVAC

$ per hour, 8 hours per day, 5 days / week, Benefit Eligible

Standard Benefit Package begins on first date of employment.

Benefits include Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement through the Public Educational Employer Retirement System (PEERS) of Missouri, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Sick, Personal and Vacation time compensation, 12 paid holidays and uniforms provided.

Schedule : 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM

This position is open to current Rockwood Custodians and the public. The internal closing date for this position is March 6, 2024.

Internal applicants must apply for this position before the internal closing date to be considered a Round 1 applicant.

POSITION SUMMARY : Under general supervision, performs complex maintenance tasks dealing with heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration.

Also maintains personal records of refrigerant recovery and recycling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Ability to work well with others.

2. Ability to coordinate with suppliers and contractors.

3. Ability to favorably interact with director, coordinators, staff, contractors and the public.

4. Ability to handle multiple priorities with minimum direction and supervision.

5. Ability to safely bend, twist and lift up to 100 pounds of supplies and equipment.

6. Ability to perform work duties in a safe manner.

7. Ability to demonstrate safe work environment procedures and reinforce reasonable rules to reduce or eliminate job-related injuries.

8. Ability to set a good example for fellow employees by consistently performing job task in a positive manner; practicing principles of good customer service and good teamwork.

9. Ability to demonstrate good verbal and written communications skills.

10. Ability to drive to various sites and maintain a varied work schedule including weekends.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Maintain acceptable attendance as dictated by District / Facilities Department standard.

2. Reads and understands manufacturer's recommendations for the maintenance and repair of all District equipment and machinery.

3. Services equipment on a predetermined schedule to prevent future disruption in service and premature replacement.

4. Observes and services mechanical devices, such as, pumps, engines, motors, fans, compressors

5. Repairs malfunctioning parts by dismantling, removing and restoring equipment according to specifications and manuals.

6. Seeks the advice of other maintenance workers or the supervisor in order to solve the maintenance problems unique to their experiences.

7. Advances to expert (III) status through education, dedication, and acceptance of peers and supervision.

8. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. EPA Certification in refrigerant recovery and recycling.

2. High School diploma or GED certificate.

3. Advanced training in a vocation college or trades school or graduate of certified apprenticeship program or a verifiable certificate of achievement in a relevant field.

4. Valid driver's license appropriate for vehicle.

5. Two plus years experience in maintenance work as a certified HVAC specialist, or allied field.

6. Must be able to read blue prints, plans and specifications.

7. Knowledge of mechanical tools and equipment.

8. Physical stamina to lift heavy loads and work in both warm and cold climatic conditions.

9. Ability to work 30 - 50 feet from ground level.

10. Ability to read and understand complex instructions.