Job Description

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Richard Bennett, Foreman at (385)-646-4276 or email rbennett2@graniteschools.org

Job Title Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) LeadDepartment MaintenanceSupervisor Plumbing/HVAC Shop ForemanSalary Schedule ESP (60)Lane Placement NContract Length 12 Months (243 days)FLSA Classification Non-exemptLast Review Date September 2023

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Supervises and coordinates the maintenance, repair, and service of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Administers and coordinates refrigerant tracking program to assure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Oversees and conducts annual inspection of boilers to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Oversees and advises crews/contractors in repair or replacement of HVAC-R systems.
• Inspects new installations of mechanical equipment and boilers.
• Assures that journeymen are following through on area cleanliness and safety.
• Supervises and trains journeymen and apprentices as directed by Foreman.
• Assists in implementation of the Indoor Air Quality management plan. Maintains and repairs HVAC equipment to provide well-ventilated buildings according to codes and regulations pertaining to school buildings.
• Inspects HVAC-R systems, duct work, dampers, and air distribution equipment.
• Reviews plans for capital outlay and contracted jobs to ensure quality of work and Equipment.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate quantities of parts and equipment to minimize project delays.
• Maintains work orders, invoices, inventories, etc. as directed by the Foreman and
• Assistant Foreman. Supervise and inspects work being done by HVAC department employees and contract service provider, assuring work is done properly and within a reasonable time frame.
• May be assigned to participate in organizations, committees and sub-committees as needed.

Non-essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must acquire knowledge and be familiar with Direct Digital Control systems used in Granite School District within one year of hire.
• Working knowledge of HVACR trade and its accompanying tools, equipment, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of changing developments in techniques in the field of HVACR
• Current knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as pertaining to air quality, refrigerant, and hazardous waste handling, transportation, and disposal.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good working knowledge of relevant building and safety codes including pertinent aspects of OSHA, EPA, MSDS and ADA.
• Working knowledge of the District Education Support Professionals (ESP) agreements and Board policies that govern ESP employment.
• Familiar with District procurement policies and best practices.
• Working knowledge of district time and attendance procedures.
• Able to plan work and organize journeymen, materials, and equipment for specific projects.
• Skilled in oral and written communications and interpersonal relations.

Required Education, Training and Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet all requirements of an HVACR Journeyman.
• Requires a valid Driver's license.
• Requires a Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification

Required Prior Experience:

• Minimum of one year successful experience as a qualified HVACR journeyman.

Note: The District reserves the right to make specific requirements for this position, however, when prior work experience has been evaluated to be particularly pertinent, some exchanges between training and experience might be authorized.

Assigned Decision Making:

• Empowered to assure that each assignment has sufficient tools, materials, and supplies.
• Assists with inventory ordering and issuing.
• Determines repairs and replacements of equipment as needed.
• Assists in hiring, promotion, retention, and performance review decisions upon request from the Foreman.
• Prioritizes work for specific jobs assigned.
• May determine that the use of specific equipment is a danger to the user and remove the equipment or neutralize it in place.

Non-Supervisory Interaction:

• Consults with administrators, teachers, co-workers, and patrons to assist in the timely completion of projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervises a staff not to exceed 15 full-time employees.
• Staffing may be increased to accommodate temporary employees and necessary.
• May supervise multiple trades on special projects.
• Responsible to monitor the progress of apprentices that are assigned to ensure that District apprenticeship and training standards are maintained.
• Motivates and encourages subordinates to promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Makes specific work assignments and monitors performance of assigned employees.
• Coordinates with contract service vendors and material vendors on projects.

Budget Responsibility:

• Not applicable

Working Environment:

• Work takes place in tunnels, trenches, attics, and high places.
• May be subject to high voltage, heat, noise, dirt, chemicals, confined spaces, raw sewage and cold.
• Some district emergencies may require additional irregular hours.
• Incumbent may have occasional stress from emergencies and in meeting project deadlines.
• Interruptions may occur while performing work requiring accuracy and concentration.

Physical Demands:
This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.