Position Type:
Supporting District Operations/Maintenance - General

Date Posted:
4/3/2025

Location:
ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Technician III HVAC - Energy Management
Reports to: Foreperson: HVAC Services
PC#: 18311-7
Pay Grade: 806
Salary Range: $51,728 - $62,308
Duty Days: 244
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose

Operates, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs Building Automation System equipment including, but not limited to sensors, transducers, transmitters, and modules.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Energy Management

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains Building Automation System components such as, but not limited to, transducers, sensors, transmitters, and modules.
• Responds to after hours and weekend emergency calls for schedule changes.
• Receives and completes service requests; selects materials and hardware, makes time and material cost estimates, and maintains accurate records on material and labor.
• Assists energy manager to realize more efficient, cost effective use of HVAC energy.
• Maintains inventory of District owned tools, equipment, and materials.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques, and safety.
• Knowledge of refrigeration principles and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of the principles of temperature, pressure and moisture content of air flow; air balance and water flow.
• Knowledge of balancing procedures for air distribution systems and hydronic systems balance.
• Knowledge of practices, processes, and materials used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning construction.
• Knowledge of design, construction, and functions of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems.
• Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, Uniform Building Codes, Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) codes.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, leading, and completing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, service manuals, blueprints, wiring diagram schematics, and written reference material.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems, and use hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work at various heights and perform various repairs without supervision.
• Ability to work independently or with a helper depending on workload demands.
• Ability to use software to status work orders, do email, and do word processing.
• Ability to write reports, letters, notes, instructions, work descriptions, and calculate pressures and temperature differences.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, including maintaining attention to details and quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; small hand tools; ladder; mechanical and electrical testing equipment; small truck or van
• Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
• Environment: Works outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust; exposure to electrical hazards; works alone; may work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.

• Certification/License: Electronic/HVAC Certification.
• Experience: 5 years' in related field.

INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
• Driving and accident record:

Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm

• NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
  • moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
  • failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
  • equipment violations.
• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
• NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
• NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
• NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.

• Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.