Job Title:                    HVAC Generalist 0108

Job Title Code:           0108         

Salary Grade:             M5  $23.00 - 32.87

Department:              MOSE

Reports To:                Director/Construction Manager

FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt

Date Prepared:                      Revised:  June 2018

Purpose of Job:

To effectively maintain, repair and renovate all facilities owned by KCPS to enhance the instructional environment for Professional Staff and Students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job functions and responsibilities.

• Capable of preforming preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on HVAC units including task related to pumps, fans, heat exchanges, valves, and components of roof top HVAC units. 
• Renovation of existing space                 
• Capable of performing repair maintenance on air handlers, fan coils, and other components of a building HVAC system.        
• Capable of corrective maintenance of components related to HVAC control systems.           
• Capable of analyzing and repairing reciprocating refrigeration equipment and systems.           
• Capable of analyzing, calibrating and repairing pneumatic and digital control systems.           
• Capable of fabricating and installing copper, steel or plastic pipe and tubing up to three inches in diameter.        
• Work assignments may require interior and exterior work in varying weather conditions.           
• Work assignments may require working on ladders, scaffolding and lifts.            
• Work assignments may be in any KCPS facility.               
• Work assignments may include assisting with snow removal.              
• Performs other duties as assigned.     

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Have a high School diploma or G.E.D.         

Possess and maintain a working knowledge of the Kansas City, Missouri and Missouri Building Codes.   

Capable of reading blueprints.          

Capable of working from design sketches        

Capable of understanding and following written procedures and instructions.     

Capable of understanding and following verbal procedures and instructions.     

Possess knowledge of safe workplace practices.        

Capable of understanding complex multiple step written and oral instructions.     

Capable to advise and train lesser skilled staff.        

Capable of problem solving.          

Capable of identifying problems and developing appropriate action plans for resolution of the problem.   

Capable of preforming Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.      

Possess and Maintains  a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.    

Capable of providing personal transportation between job sites as needed.     

Capable of transporting and securing tools as assigned.       

Capable of carrying tools and materials common to the trade.       

Able to lift 70 pounds          

Must be able to work any shift.         

Capable of working from ladders, scaffolding and lifts.       

Capable of working inside and outside in various weather conditions.                 

Job Specific             

Capable of determining the appropriate materials to be used on specific projects     

Possess a Kansas City Missouri License     

Ability to perform assigned tasks alone.         

Ability to work with others.          

Possess a knowledge of refrigeration principles, materials and maintenance procedures.    

Possess a knowledge of energy management systems and related equipment.     

Possess a Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate.                            Minimum of two years as a journeyman or 6 years of successful experience in the trade.    Have a KCMO license for the specific trade.        Capable of preparing labor and material cost estimates.       Capable of planning and assigning work.      

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Minimum of two years as a journeyman or 6 years of successful experience in the trade.    

Have a KCMO license for the specific trade.        

Capable of preparing labor and material cost estimates.       

Capable of planning and assigning work.       

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The 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. 

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.  Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 12 months

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.