HVAC Technician

Job Details: Job Location: U Prep Academy District

• DETROIT, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The HVAC Technician is responsible for the physical and mechanical maintenance of the district’s buildings. He/she is responsible for implementing a preventative maintenance program.

Key Responsibilities

● Responsible for the proper operation and repair of HVAC equipment to ensure proper classroom and building temperatures. This will involve repairs to pneumatic controls as well as DDC systems. ● Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all boilers and the internal cleaning of boilers. ● responsible for checking on all safety devices and for checking the safety conditions of the boiler before firing.

● repair steam and water lines, repair or replace gaskets, controls, valves, and gauges. ● repair or replace thermostats, air lines, and repair or replace motor and air compressors. ● repair or replace vacuum pumps, heating and steam equipment, relief valves, safety valves, vents, and heating coils. ● Responsible for managing the district’s HVAC building automation system and scheduling heat/air conditioning for all events as needed.

● Make repairs to refrigeration and heating equipment for kitchens as needed. ● Responsible for and acting as main point of contact for Inspections, Licensing, and CSD-1s. ● Responsible for making sure all needed licenses are maintained for both self and other HVAC team members. ● Responsible for being familiar with and keeping up to date with HVAC regulatory requirements.

● Acting as liaison for the district on HVAC-related construction projects ● Responsible for making recommendations and schedules for district HVAC equipment replacement. ● Responsible for the supervision of assigned helpers and the work performed by them, and must be able to read job-related blueprints and shop drawings.

● Responsible for assisting with electrical and plumbing assignments as needed ● Responsible for all facility maintenance as directed by Maintenance and Operations management ● Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Qualifications Required ● High school diploma or equivalent required. ● Knowledge of boiler systems. ● Proficiency with Building Automation Systems (BAS).

● Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment for working effectively with district staff. ● Ability to work independently and maintain productivity. ● Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. ● Preferred ● Three (3) years of experience in school district maintenance is preferred. ● Mechanical Contractor’s License or Mechanical Journeyman License preferred.

● Universal Certification (Type I, II & III) preferred.