To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

                                 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Licensed

Department:             Facilities Planning & Management    

Bargaining Unit:        Grand Rapids Educational Support Professional Association (GRESPA)      

Hourly Rate:             Determine by the negotiated calendar              

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Heating/Air Conditioning person is a member of the Operations Team. This position reports to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for assisting in the operation of the Mechanical Maintenance Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the removal, lay out, and installation of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems
• Efficiently and thoroughly troubleshoot heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems
• Troubleshoot and repair gas fired boilers and their controls
• Install and repair steam and hot water heating controls, electric and pneumatic, such as: valves, traps, pumps thermostats, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Assist with other departments as required
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways
• Availability for emergency calls 24 hours/day, 7 days/week as needed
• Work flexible hours, as required
• Promote continuous quality improvement with team members
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Limited Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning License or willing to obtain unlimited heating/ventilation/air conditioning license within 2 years of hire
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience required
• Possess valid driver’s license, good driving record, and own reliable transportation to and from job sites
• Possess own small hand tools for the trade

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds and within tunnels as necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.