A/C Technician Journeyman

Job Title: A/C Technician Journeyman Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: A/C Supervisor Pay Grade 6: Auxiliary Pay Plan

Dept./School: Physical Plant Operations Dept. Revised Date: April 18, 2017

Funding Source: 199 Local Funds

District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, maintain, repair, and install A/C equipment for the district. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all A/C systems in district facilities

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Valid Journey A/C License

High School Diploma/GED

Valid Texas Drivers License

Experience: At least one year experience in A/C work. Basic knowledge of codes and regulations related to this trade.

Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of terminology, construction methods and materials related to this trade

Knowledge of local A/C codes

Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment related to this trade

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Knowledge of safety rules and regulations

Knowledge of reading plans and specifications

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Service and repair chillers, air compressors and cooling towers and circulation pumps, including glycol and chemical testing.

2. Check for safety, integrity and energy efficiency; trouble shoot all systems.

3. Mount compressor and condenser units on platform of floor, using hand tools, following blueprints of engineering

specifications; connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to

control panels and control panels and connects control panels to power source.

4. Install and maintain water heaters of various sizes.

5. Measure, cut, bend, thread, and assemble chilled water lines used in building heating/cooling system using such tools

as hacksaws, welding equipment, pipe traders, etc.

6. Check and maintain air pressure, gauge, site glasses, water and chemical feeder, electrical wiring and ice storage

systems.

7. Provide preventative maintenance on tools, machinery, and property ensuring readiness and the achievement of safety

standards.

8. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

9. Follow all Work from Home Protocols when working remotely.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively; ability to interpret policy; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms and taste or smell (67% to 99% of the work day).
• Able to sit (0 to 33% of the work day).
• Occasionally (0 to 33% of the work day) lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Special vision requirements include: 20/20 (corrected), ability to identify and distinguish colors. Be able to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus, judge distances and spatial relationship and observe an area peripherally.
• Work environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, wet humid conditions, working near moving mechanicals parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and work some form of vibration (67 to 99% of the work day), work with explosives (0 to 33% of the work day).
• The typical noise level for the work environment is moderate noise.
• Hearing requirements include: ability to hear alarms on equipment, client calls and instructions from department staff.
• Repetitive motion actions include: use of foot control, both feet (7+hrs. of the work day), use hands, both hands (7+ hrs. of the work day), grasping simple/light objects (7+ hrs. of the work day), grasping firm/heavy objects (7+ hrs of the work day).

POSITION WORKING DAYS: 244 Days

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