Technician III - HVAC

• Operates and maintains a variety of HVAC and Mechanical systems including but not limited to low-pressure and high-pressure, steam and hot water boilers, air handler units, variable refrigerant flow systems, variable air volume systems, pneumatic compressors and controls, fuel oil tanks, pumps and related equipment, domestic hot water, generator, various types of chillers, various types of pumps, various types of unit ventilators, hydronic systems, and more.
• Performs inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on various HVAC and mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to, filter changes, belt maintenance, oiling and lubrication of motors and bearings, coil cleaning, drain maintenance, punching of boiler and chiller tubes, air compressor maintenance, inspection of pressure vessels, inspection of safety valves and controls, and more.
• Knowledge and experience with building automation controls and programs. Monitoring and adjustments of temperature and schedule settings.
• Knowledge and experience with keeping accurate daily logs. Ability to input data into a computerized maintenance management system.
• Knowledge and experience with pump sizing, water flow calculations, heat load calculations, pipe sizing, and installation.
• Knowledge and experience with the National Electrical Code and National Gas Code, as well as basic to intermediate electrical and plumbing knowledge.
• Supervise and manage other maintenance and service employees assigned to assist.
• Manage inventory and requisition supplies through the supervisor.
• Maintain boiler and mechanical rooms, including sump pump monitoring, lights, and ballast replacement, and maintain safety protocol for workspace as prescribed by OSHA regulations.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining hydronic system water treatment.
• Manage, monitor, and maintain records on assigned building HVAC and mechanical equipment. Report activities to the Regional Mechanical Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in the inspection, repair, connection, maintenance, and replacement of various tubing and piping, including copper, black steel, galvanized piping, and stainless-steel piping.
• Knowledge of hot water and steam boilers, air atomizing and rotary type burners, absorption, centrifugal and reciprocating chilling plants, and pneumatic temperature control systems.
• Knowledge of variable air and constant air volume systems.
• Knowledge of safety practices involved in maintaining and repairing heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating systems.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Trade school diploma or equivalent
• Five years of experience in the operations, maintenance, and repair of commercial hot water and steam boilers, commercial air handler units, and related equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid first or second-grade stationary engineer's certificate issued by the Maryland State Board of Examining Engineers or equivalent HVAC Technicians license.
• Must possess a universal EPA refrigerant certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C driver's license and own transportation.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals pertaining to equipment operation and maintenance. Operation and Maintenance Manuals, sequence of operation manuals, specification sheets, and other technical literature.
• Ability to assign and review the work of others.
• Ability to fill senior-level technician roles.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess essential HVAC hand tools, including but not limited to hand drills, test meters, refrigerant gauge sets, etc.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.