TITLE: Skilled Craftsman - Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)          

LOCATION:  Maintenance    

REPORTS TO: Director, Maintenance Operations

DEPARTMENT:  Maintenance Department

 

Hours / Work Times 

 

8 Hours Per Day (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch

 

260 Days Per Year 

 

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.  The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 08/15/23.

 

A valid First Aid/CPR card must be submitted to Classified Personnel within 30 days of hire.  Only courses with a "hands-on" component taught by a certified instructor are acceptable.

 

 

Position Duration: Permanent

 

Classification Group: Maintenance Crafts II

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

 

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

 

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

 

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

 

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

  

STANCE STATEMENT:

Demographic group commits Evergreen Public Schools to eliminating the predictability of outcomes and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

 

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Director, the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) position will perform general and preventive maintenance at all District facilities specifically in the area of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate effectively with staff and the general public.
2. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the District.
3. Maintain hot water boilers, chillers, cooling towers and their components.
4. Perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the District.
5. Change electric drive motors, belts and sheaves.
6. Clean coils as required.
7. Inspect for breaks in duct systems.
8. Order supplies as necessary.
9. Establish and maintain records of inventory history.
10. Give estimates on work projects.
11. Perform first aid/CPR when necessary.
12. Read blue prints as necessary.
13. Travel from location to location to accomplish tasks.
14. Successfully complete all required district training within a timely manner.
15. Must comply with all district and government safety regulations.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May carry a pager and be called back to work after regular hours to perform special service as needed.
2. Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Hearing (66-100%)	Speaking (66-100%)	Vision (66-100%)
Walking (66-100%)	Standing (66-100%)	Driving (66-100%)
Bending/Stooping                                           (66-100%)	Lifting/Carrying Up to 75 lbs                           (33-66%)	Acceptable Attendance
Climbing (33-66%)	Pushing/Pulling (33-66%)	Exposure to noise
May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather	Use of hand and/or arms for repetitive motion (66-100%)

                                   

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Reading Documents                                        (66-100%)	Math (33-66%)	Verbal Communication                                 (66-100%)
Problem Solving                                            (33-66%)	Customer Contact                                           (33-66%)
Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.
(66-100%) = Continuously	(33-66%) = Frequently	(Up to 33%) = Occasionally

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Must use flow hood, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a current Journeyman HVAC card, or have four full-time years of applicable experience. Same trade vocational training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
2. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain an (EL06A) – HVAC/Refrigeration Limited Energy License preferred.
3. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain an EPA HVAC Technician Certification (Universal) preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff and the general public.
5. Willingness to be called back to work after regular hours to perform special service as needed.
6. Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate the tools and equipment in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
8. Must be able to understand both oral and written communications and carry out directions as specified.
9. Must possess good math aptitude.
10. Must possess or be able to acquire a first aid/CPR card within 30 days of employment.
11. Must have the ability to read and understand blue prints.
12. Must be able to travel from location to location in order to accomplish tasks.
13. Must possess a valid driver's license and must be able to provide a current driving abstract.
14. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL - A or B).
15. Working knowledge of building automation system programs and equipment.
16. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:   

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

 

Title IX Coordinator Cale Piland Director of Athletics/Activities 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4430

Section 504/ADA Coordinator Cate Winters Health Services Manager 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-6711

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Tracy Thompson Senior Director Human Resources 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4014