Maintenance Craftsman II HVACGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Maintenance Craftsman II HVACDepartment: FacilitiesSalary Grade: Schedule C
FLSA Status: Non-ExemptSite/Location: Transportation/FacilitiesReports to: Assistant Director for FacilitiesDate: 10/4/2024POSITION SUMMARY
HVAC Craftsman II position works with other LCS HVAC Technicians, providing hands-on participation in preventive maintenance tasks, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Division's heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and associated systems. Provide environmental conditions consistent with efficient and effective operational requirements to ensure student and staff comfort. Services, repairs, maintains plans and oversees the Building Automation and Energy Management Systems (BAS/EMS) upgrades.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSInstalls, operates, and maintains the District's heating, air conditioning/refrigeration systems, and energy systems; conducts regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas, and electrically operated air conditioning equipment; and makes necessary adjustments or repairs. Inspects, repairs, modifies and installs heating and air conditioning and ventilation equipment, including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water-cooling towers, forced-air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, and capillary tubes. Installs and calibrates energy management controls; installs direct digital controllers (DDC). Operates a variety of hand and power tools, vacuum pumps, and test equipment utilized in the trade; maintains equipment in effective and safe working conditions. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems; repairs or replaces defective parts in units, equipment, and controls. Installs, rebuilds, replaces, or repairs fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets, and other equipment as necessary. Receives work orders; prepares cost estimates for projects and orders materials in accordance with established procedures; works with and inspects the work of outside contractors. Follows safe work practices and procedures; ensures proper safety precautions are observed. Works from sketches, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Monitors the work of outside contractors.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Director for Facilities.
Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time. Stands on call and willing to return to duty as an emergency arises for any building need. Instructs and trains Maintenance Workers, Maintenance Craftsmen I, and Custodians. Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director for Facilities and/or Director of FacilitiesLYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIESPersonal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have ten years of experience working as an HVAC Technician with all types of HVAC systems, including installation, diagnosis, and repair for those systems.
• Must hold a valid Master HVAC license from a State that issues this level and type of license or be able to show certifications and experience that are the equivalent of a master license.
• Must have at least three years' experience working with Direct Digital Controls for HVAC systems, including building automation systems and building management systems.
• Five years experience in facility maintenance and/or building construction.
• State License or certification may be required for certain positions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods of building construction and repair.
• Skill in the use and care of tools of the trade.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct problems in building structural components, hardware, and furnishings.
• Web-based building control systems.
• Practices of sustainability programs.
• Air compressor and pneumatic control operation, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Cooling tower and boiler water treatment. Welding, soldering, and pipefitting techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Has a valid Virginia motor vehicle operator's license

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Daily travel between schools, the LCS building, and local areas is required.
• Minimal travel outside of the City of Lynchburg is required. font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Sans-Serif">WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPEN SALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.DAYS: 260START DATE:22024-25