Preventative Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Preventative Maintenance Technician performs semi-skilled work in operating and routinely servicing heating and cooling equipment and performing a variety of facilities maintenance duties at Stafford County Public School facilities. This position is responsible for the safe routine preventative maintenance of heating and cooling equipment, which typically consists of boilers, chillers and associated motors, pumps and fans.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general maintenance work including, but not limited to repairs to buildings and equipment; including changing electric fuses, making daily check of fire alarm system, adjusting and servicing doors, making temporary repairs of broken windows, replacing furniture, fixtures and other items found at school.
• Reports maintenance and supply needs and maintains records of equipment performance and preventive maintenance and prepares routine reports.
• Maintains and inspects boilers and chilled water systems while operating and routinely servicing oil burners and related heating and ventilating equipment.
• Collaborates with energy management staff in controlling and operating school heating and cooling equipment.
• Checks mechanical function of automatic burner controls, water levels and steam gauges, check belts and replace as needed and adjust pulleys and adds oil to motors as necessary.
• Cleans grease fittings, cleans and oils circulating pumps, exhaust fans and compressors and cleans, greases, and paints boiler room machinery and pipes.
• Replaces filters on heating, cooling and ventilation equipment in all parts of the building.
• Occasionally responds to emergency calls outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Education Attainment (Required): High School diploma or equivalent. Or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Education Attainment (Preferred): Technical Training or coursework in HVAC systems, refrigeration, electrical systems or a related building operations field preferred. Manufacturer’s training courses in HVAC systems, food service equipment, or refrigeration preferred.

Relevant Experience (Required): Experience with Direct Digital Control and Energy Management Systems.

Relevant Experience (Preferred): Demonstrated experience performing preventative maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, food service, or ventilation systems. Experience reading architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans and specifications preferred.

Industry Licensure Or Certifications (Required): Current EPA-approved CFC Universal Certificate required. Valid Virginia Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.

Industry Licensure Or Certifications (Preferred): HVAC certifications (e.g., NATE, EPA 608) is preferred. Manufacturer’s training certifications in HVAC systems, food service equipment, or refrigeration preferred. OSHA or Hazard Communication safety training certifications preferred.

Skills

• Operational knowledge of HVAC