Job Description

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

Position: HVAC/ MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Job Description: Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer or his designee- to perform and/or supervise work involved in the installation and repair of force air heating systems and have a strong understanding and ability to troubleshoot Ventilation & Air Conditioning systems, and to perform related tasks as assigned.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Work involves providing efficient service to the Fall River Public School District. Responsible for performing skilled HVAC work, and having a strong understanding and ability to troubleshoot Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and to perform other related tasks as assigned.
• Responsible for conforming to all applicable federal, state and city codes and standards for all work performed.
• This work is performed with some latitude of action, and performed in conformance with policies and directives of the Facilities & Operations Division, as delegated by the Chief Operating Officer. Ability to perform described duties with some latitude for independent judgment under indirect supervision is necessary.
• To coordinate the work for which he/she is responsible with the work of coworkers; and to perform miscellaneous functions and HVAC systems troubleshooting for the District.
• Respond to HVAC related calls as directed, and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on HVAC systems. Repair and replace defective coils and drain lines; replace valves, heat exchanges, fans, and fan motors. Replace gaskets and washers; and troubleshoot the function of the system. Install and repair duct work and make necessary connections. Perform regular routine maintenance including, but not limited to belts and filters, cleaning of units, etc.
• Thoroughly clean all job sites after completion of job assignment.
• Assist other maintenance staff i.e. carpenters, electricians, painters, steamfitters, plumbers, grounds workers and custodial staff in performing a variety of maintenance jobs of all types as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing and computer functions as required by tasks described above, and to keep work records and logs.
• Willingness to work overtime hours as required.
• Possess a motor vehicle license.
• May perform other tasks as required or requested for maintenance by the Chief Operations Officer or designee.

Physical Environment:

This position requires extraordinary physical effort. May experience long periods of bending and reaching; excellent sense of balance; frequent periods of sustained uncomfortable physical positions continuous walking and standing. May be subject to conditions of flooding and/or water plumbing breaks.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of valid, state-issued driver's license
• Possession of any required appropriate professional licenses for the trade
• Five years of recent, satisfactory, practical paid experience as an HVAC mechanic or two years of acceptable experience plus sufficient education training in an approved vocational or trade school, in order to complete the five year minimum requirement. Other combinations of experience and training will be considered. Normally, six months practical experience will be credited for each year of educational training.
• Working knowledge of:
• HVAC systems
• Computer-based energy management systems
• Applicable building, health, safety and security code compliance standards and regulations
• A stable employment history with an outstanding record of attendance
• Three or more years of experience within a collective bargaining environment; or three or more years experience that included performance evaluations and measures of progressive discipline
• Working knowledge of communicable disease prevention and control standards and regulations

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer or Designee

Supervises: N/A

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits according to the AFSCME Maintenance Unit Contract. Length of the work year and hours of employment according to the AFSCME Maintenance UNit contract.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.