Journey HVAC

Journey HVAC Position

The Journey HVAC position plays a key role in ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration systems. This role involves performing diagnostic inspections, identifying faults, and executing necessary repairs or equipment replacements to ensure optimal system functionality. The position will also provide guidance and training on the proper usage and maintenance of HVAC equipment to both staff and end-users.

Additionally, the position requires managing inventory to ensure the timely availability of materials and parts, as well as ensuring that all work is completed in compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and manufacturer specifications. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Required Qualifications

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Utah State (DOPL) Journey HVAC license
• Four (4) years of job-related experience
• Knowledge and understanding of blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
• Experience and ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English
• Basic experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and experience using data-based software
• Utah driver's license and evidence of insurability

Preferred Qualifications

These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

1. Perform diagnostics, repairs, and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration, and other support systems; evaluate equipment malfunctions and determine necessary repairs or replacements

2. Conduct repairs and maintenance on various systems, including but not limited to chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handlers, rooftop units, refrigeration units, and digital control systems to ensure optimal functionality, safety, and operational efficiency

3. Perform routine equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and safety checks to ensure that items are available, in safe working condition, and comply with legal mandates

4. Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns

5. Coordinate with administration and other trades to complete projects and work orders in an efficient and timely manner

6. Complete work in accordance with federal, state, and local codes, manufacturer's recommendations, and generally accepted HVAC and refrigeration principles

7. Prepare and maintain documentation, including refrigerant tracking records, chiller logs, and other relevant reports, to ensure accurate record-keeping and information dissemination

8. Ensures the availability of equipment diagrams and service manuals for diagnostic purposes and reports any modifications, upgrades, or updates as necessary

9. Transport various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to job sites to ensure the availability of materials required

10. Maintain vehicle and tools in safe operating condition, and stock equipment and supplies to maintain and track adequate inventory levels to ensure availability

11. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders

12. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to convey or gather information required to perform job functions

13. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines

14. Support a team environment by collaborating with one's own and other work units to effectively perform job duties

15. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required

16. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds

17. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

18. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands : some lifting (up to 30 pounds), carrying, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy office environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District or call 801-578-8340.

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