The USD 234 Board of Education has the following position available:

Central Office HVAC Position

Contact person:  Daniel Koppa, 620-223-0800, or daniel.koppa@usd234.org

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose:                 To help maintain the HVAC systems throughout the district in conditions of operating excellence so that full educational use of the district facilities is always possible.

Reports to:          Facility Director

Pay Rate:               Based upon experience

Terms of Employment:           12 month

Qualifications:

educational requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

experience:

• 5 years of work experience in installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC systems preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair boilers, chillers, HVAC, refrigeration, and basic electrical.

General Expectations:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers and students.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities:

Universal USD 234 Classified Standards:

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 234 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Operate all equipment safely and appropriately.
• Supervise and perform HVAC repair work performed in the district as needed.
• Advise Maintenance Director which repair jobs may be performed by district staff and which need to be performed by outside contractors.
• Recommend supplies and equipment for purchase and maintain the inventory of district-owned HVAC tools, equipment and supplies.
• Examine district HVAC equipment on a regular basis for purposes of preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform maintenance, repair and installation in connection with HVAC systems.
• Monitor software program that controls thermostats on a daily basis and troubleshoot as needed to maintain comfort within the buildings.
• Operate all equipment, including vehicles and powered equipment, safely and appropriately.
• Move furniture and equipment within the district as needed.
• Assist with all maintenance requests as needed.
• Assist in snow removal from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots, and spread material to promote melting and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Director or Superintendent.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Level 4 – Heavy Work
• Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crawling and turning.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Requires lifting, moving and carrying items up to 50 lbs.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled - Job requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls - Job requires using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body - Job requires bending or twisting your body.
• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats- Job requires wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety glasses and gloves.
• Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions - Job requires making repetitive motions.
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• Face-to-Face Discussions – Job requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Extended periods of time standing/walking – Job requires standing/walking for a full 8-hour shift
• Communication after hours may be required to address emergency repair issues.

Work Performance Standards

• Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Outdoors, Exposed to Weather - Job requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions. Job requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures daily.
• Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
• Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.