Job Summary

Laborer V HVAC

Job title Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technician V

(Craftsman)

Reports to Maintenance Foreman
Job Description
Supervise helper, apprentice, and journeyman level work in the installation, operation, repair and
maintenance of HVAC/Refrigeration/Controls equipment and its associated energy management
equipment and related controls systems of various types within Montgomery County Public
Schools facilities. Perform related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of the standards, practices, methods, tools
and materials associated with the HVAC/Refrigeration/Controls trades.
• Excellent understanding of and ability design drawings and schematics relative to the
HVAC/Refrigeration/Controls industry.
• Ability to follow complex directions, both written and verbal.
• Must have the ability to write minor reports when necessary.
• Ability to make some decisions relative to job, make materials lists.
• Ability to order parts and materials and procure needed equipment.
• Ability to relate to superiors and subordinates' issues relative to job.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fifteen years verifiable field experience in the installation, operation, repair and
maintenance of HVAC Controls systems.
• HVAC State certification may be substituted for 1-1/2 years of the fifteen years of
experience.
• An Associate's Degree in HVAC/Refrigeration/Controls may be substituted for 2-
1/2 years of the ten years of experience.
• Possess and maintain valid Alabama driver's license
• MPS insurable driving record required.
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes.
• Subject to drug screening within Board policy.
Performance Responsibilities
• Ability to make installations, modifications and repairs to various types HVAC
equipment such as DX Cooling/Heating systems, Chilled/Hot Water Cooling/Heating
systems, Air Handler Units, Cooling Towers, Reciprocating and Centrifugal Chillers,
dehumidifying systems, Refrigeration systems and various types of related controls
systems.
• Ability to make complete overhauls of compressors by replacing rings, bearings,
crankshafts, pistons, rods, valves, etc.
• Ability to complete installations, maintenance, repairs of components and subassemblies
related to HVAC/Refrigeration/Controls Systems such as various types fans, fan motors,
compressors, pumps, associated piping (water/fluids), pilot lights, burners, combustion
controls, thermostats, damper actuators, modems, etc.
• Ability to complete minor repairs to HVAC/Refrigeration/Controls equipment such as
replace drive belts, lube fan/motor bearings, replace blower assemblies, safety valves,
replace thermostats, replace damper actuator motors, and etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning or inoperative HVAC/Refrigeration/Controls
equipment using meters, gauges and other diagnostic tools.
• Make all decisions and perform all tasks in accordance with Montgomery Public Schools'
Organizational Values.
• Perform and assist in performing and recording readings such as temperatures, pressures,
humidity, air/water/fluid velocities, cfm, gpm, and lbs when appropriate.
• Perform and assist in collecting oil and water samples of various types when appropriate
respective to the HVAC/Refrigeration/Controls for analyzes.
• Read and understand occupational hazards literature and follow all the safety precautions
necessary to perform work in these trades.
• Able to work independently with occasional assistance in one of the following areas, and
be able to assist in the three others.
• Air Conditioning
• Refrigeration
• Boilers
• Controls
• Ensure compliance with Board rules and applicable federal and state laws and
regulations.
• Perform other incidental tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position.
Physical Demands
• Lift up to 100 pounds of materials and equipment on a frequent basis.
• Walk and stand 95 % of work shift.
• Climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds on a regular basis.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, reach, and twist on a frequent basis.
• Subject to extreme environmental exposures, including heat, cold and chemicals on a
regular basis.
• Adequate strength, dexterity, and agility to perform assigned work tasks.

Terms of Employment
• 12 Months