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Downingtown Area School District Maintenance- HVAC Mechanic in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

*Position: *Full-time Maintenance - HVAC Mechanic (JobID 5121)  *Location: *Various buildings within the district *Pay Rate: *$29.40 per hour (may vary based on experience) *Schedule: *40 hours per week, year-round *Benefit Eligible: *Yes *Effective Date: *ASAP

Openings as of 4/3/2024

Maintenance - HVAC MechanicJobID: 5121 

Position Type:   Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance  

Date Posted:   4/3/2024  

Location:   Downingtown, PA  

Date Available:   04/22/2024  

Closing Date:   04/19/2024  

  *Position: *Full-time Maintenance - HVAC Mechanic (JobID 5121)  *Location: *Various buildings within the district *Pay Rate: *$29.40 per hour (may vary based on experience) *Schedule: *40 hours per week, year-round *Benefit Eligible: *Yes *Effective Date: *ASAP

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.   At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who: 

  • Communicate openly to build relationships and trust  
  • Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
  • Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
  • Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
  • Strive to be kind and reflective
  • Focus on the solution and put people first
  • Lead by example!

*JOB SUMMARY: *To perform the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repairing of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, related equipment and controls.

Qualifications:  To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.  The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Trade school diploma, certificate, or equivalent, plus two years' experience in a position-related field
  • Maintain certifications and licenses necessary for the completion of job-related skill
  • Sufficient knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning, refrigeration and pneumatic controls. Also require a knowledge of the refrigeration cycle of industrial and commercial air conditioning systems, heat laws, the use of refrigerant tables; how to calculate air flow and the pressure-temperature characteristics of the different systems in order to locate and repair faulty equipment
  • Sufficient knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment, control systems, and the technical practices required to maintain, overhaul, repair and install the piping, electrical and pneumatic controls, equipment and machinery for those systems
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, schematics, and operation and maintenance manuals
  • Ability to troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration systems for leaks, blockages, electrical circuit malfunctions without trial and error and without immediate supervision
  • Ability to use hand tools (e.g. hammer, shovel, and screwdriver), power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer), lawn mowers, snow plows, and any trade specific to l or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties
  • Sufficient mathematic skills, sight and dexterity to properly perform job and related maintenance tasks
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, proper methods for using position-assigned tools and equipment, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials
  • Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
  • Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record
  • Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
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  • Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

Duties & Responsibilities:  (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on this specific opportunity)

  • Works independently and with others to accomplish assignments and work orders.
  • Performs general maintenance tasks and provides customer service in regard to school operations.
  • Performs general building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating repairs, equipment maintenance, and painting.
  • Performs general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trash pickup, sweeping, trimming, raking, watering, snow removal, and salting (de-icing).
  • Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of tools, equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions, and weather conditions. (Some duties may require protective clothing and equipment.)
  • Completes general maintenance tasks under the direction of the foremen to accommodate school functions and events, including event set-up and logistics for buildings and grounds activities and facilities use.
  • Communicate with staff, parents, children, and public regarding general maintenance repairs.
  • Repairs and/or reports any building and/or grounds safety and security issues to a supervisor.
  • Ability to drive various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, truck) to travel throughout the District, and to operate equipment (e.g., tractor, lift) to perform general maintenance.
  • Cleans and maintains vehicle/equipment for monthly inspection.
  • Performs the work described herein without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others. Constantly required to demonstrate good judgment and safety precautions.
  • Works such additional hours and days as may be assigned to complete functions on a timely basis.
  • Executes all applicable policies and directives of the School Board.
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