Release Date:  October 16, 2018                               Applications accepted until position is filled

Requisition 5712

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered.  Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:     Maintenance Trades IV HVAC  - SEARCH EXTENDED

                  (twelve-month assignment)

Salary:       The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP

                  personnel salary schedule – Range 14 ($40,653 - $61,492)

Location:    Department of Maintenance

Effective:    Immediately

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

• Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application.   In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application.  The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications.  Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete.  Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review.  All online applications will be accepted until position is filled. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions (301-475-5511, ext. 32187).

NATURE OF WORK:

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, renovation and replacement of HVAC systems to include water chillers and associated equipment, fan coil units, unit ventilators, variable refrigerant systems, self-contained air conditioning/heating units from .5 to 45 tons, heat pumps, water based cooling towers, Siemens, Johnson Controls Control Incorporate control systems and heating hot water and steam boilers (under 15 p.s.i.), special events preparation for the school system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all work requests and preventive maintenance to HVAC systems and heating hot water and steam boiler to task completion;
• Exercise a working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials utilized in HVAC systems and heating hot water and steam boiler maintenance and repair;
• Ability to assess tasks to determine equipment, supplies, materials and resources needed to perform duties affecting HVAC systems and heating hot water and steam boiler maintenance and repair;
• Provide input in the development of technical specification and preventive maintenance procedures related to the systems maintenance, repair and replacement;
• Disassembles and assembles boilers for repairs, inspections and annual cleaning;
• Diagnose problems and make repairs of electronic and pneumatic control devices;
• Maintain and repair hot water, steam and chilled water distribution systems and components;
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects; works at elevated heights;
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Consistent and reliable attendance;
• Troubleshoot and repair problems in various HVAC systems such as air conditioning, boilers, hydraulic systems;
• Performs basic fluid, heat and lighting load calculations for the modification of distribution HVAC systems;
• Read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical specifications for distribution, electrical, cooling and heating systems; and
• Troubleshoot and repair major cooling and heating equipment, i.e., water and air cooled chillers, water tube and fire tube boilers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effective oral and written communication to effectively express and document issues, daily assignment and required reports;
• Ensures equipment, materials and resources are available and in accordance with daily assignments;
• Establish and maintain basic services and supplies to accomplish daily assigned tasks;
• Manages the completion of work orders, preventive maintenance and repair/replacement/renovation projects in specified time frames;
• Completes all required records, reports and documentation for tasks assigned;
• Must have a broad knowledge of several trades to responsibly, expeditiously and effectively complete maintenance work orders and projects;
• Ensures that work is executed and accomplished in compliance with building, health and safety codes, standards, policies, regulations and contract requirements;
• Ability to use a computerized work order system and other basic office computer and software to coordinate, organize, schedule, monitor and direct the work of the tradesmen;
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs all light commercial HVAC systems; to include support, controls, electrical and hydraulic, mechanical systems;
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs school heating systems, including boilers, pumps, air handlers, unit ventilators and piping;
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance;
• Leads or instructs employees as delegated;
• Prepares daily log of work completed and inspections made; maintains shop inventory records, orders parts, as needed;
• Responds to emergency duty assignments; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or GED is desirable;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of HVAC systems; or any combination of experience and training that would provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills;
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in replacing, repairing and maintaining air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration units;
• Considerable knowledge of the use and care of equipment and tools required for the repair, installation and maintenance of water, heating and refrigeration units;
• Considerable knowledge of the properties and safety standards of various refrigerants and pressure vessels;
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose cooling plant problems and to make effective repairs;
• Ability to read, write and to follow instructions;
• Ability to comply with all safety rules and regulations in relation to the air conditioning trade;
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment associated with air conditioning and refrigeration repairs;
• Experience in troubleshooting pneumatic and electronic controls;
• Basic knowledge of fire and security systems;
• Knowledge of the operations of facilities management systems;
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with Board of Education Policy and Regulation,
• Universal CFC certificate preferred, CFC Type I and II required, and
• Maryland State Stationary Engineering License Grade 1-3, preferred.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month eight hour employees – Range 14.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  EASMC-ESP

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.