Craftsperson - Control Technician (Two Positions)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited high school diploma or valid equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)
• CFC Universal Certification required; Technical HVAC trade school or vocational training preferred
• Certified in air conditioning, gas heating, hydronic heating, air distribution systems and commercial air conditioning preferred
• Three years of experience performing within the HVAC craft (boilers, burners, controls, heating, air conditioning and otherrelated HVAC equipment)
• Must be able to attend evening and/or weekend continuing education, training and certification courses
• Must be able to pass continuing education, training and certification courses within six months of completion
• Demonstrated skills for problem solving and investigative skills as required to research inquiries
• Demonstrated technical skills and knowledge of HVAC systems
• Must be able to work in confined spaces; frequently required to use ladder, climb or balance at a height up to 30 feet
• Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 100 pounds
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver License that meets Dallas ISD driving standards
• Must be able to pass the Dallas ISD Random Drug test
• Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading and writing; Spanish bilingual is a plus 

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, maintain, and service forced air heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment
• Calibrate and repair electric control systems related to HVAC equipment
• Must be knowledgeable of operating, maintenance and repairs to the computerized energy management control system (i.e., Trane, and Johnson Controls)
• Utilize computerized energy management control systems to operate district wide HVAC systems and equipment in as energy efficient manner as possible
• Repair controls on HVAC equipment, thermostats, VAV boxes, tab units, heat exchangers, air handler controllers, etc., to include calibrations
• Inspect and repair air handlers, air-cooled chilled water generation and multi-zone heating expansion cooling units, fiberglass piping, window units and other HVAC equipment
• Inspect various air moving equipment and HVAC systems that remove heat from the buildings, and/or conditions air for any malfunction, repair the malfunction, and make other adjustments
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC systems
• Monitor air movement equipment, and make adjustments on the equipment for efficient operation
• Operate hand and power tools and other equipment using good safety practices
• Recommend emergency purchase order requests and maintain work order recordkeeping.  Assist in obtaining materials for the job using the proper Dallas ISD purchasing procedures
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and vehicle as assigned daily, inform supervisor of any known problems with tools, equipment and vehicle immediately and provide documentation during inspection and/or inventory of tools, equipment and vehicle as required
• Communicate effectively with principals, department heads, district staff and all other auxiliary services personnel, contractors and vendors in a professional manner in all phases necessary to locate, correct, repair and complete each job or project
• Perform all other special projects and duties as assigned

               Minimum                         Midpoint                         Maximum  

               $16.52/Hour                    $21.37/Hour                    $27.55/Hour

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines.  A campus-based professional employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the Executive Director - Human Resources.