POSITION GOAL

To install, maintain and repair all heating, ventilating and air conditioning in the School District in an acceptable manner so that the physical facilities are maintained in a condition of operating excellence and full educational use of them may be made at all times.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, construct, repair and maintain the various heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in the School District; supervise the warranty inspections.
• Work from drawings and sketches to estimate materials, supplies, manpower and total cost.
• Prepare a master work schedule and crew assignments; assign the work to the various employees working in heating, ventilating and air conditioning and contracted services according to work orders; visit each job assigned at frequent intervals and inspect for conformance to plans, specifications, and codes when applicable.
• Inspect job for quality of workmanship, specified materials, progress, safety and cleanliness during each visit.
• Clarify interpretation if requested with relation to plans and specifications.
• Provide a full report of jobs daily activities to the Area Manager, Trades.
• Advise the Area Manager, Trades, of any or all problems requiring further discussion or clarification.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Order materials as needed and make recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase; prepare contract specifications related to heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
• Maintain necessary personnel and other records related to the assignment.
• Recruit, screen and recommend for hiring all craftspersons who meet the job qualifications and can perform the respective job responsibilities.
• Train all craftsperson for maximum efficiency and recommend formal training programs which will enhance their job-related skills.
• Evaluate employees regarding their job performance.
• Hold Facilities Serviceperson training classes on the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.
• Evaluate new materials, equipment and processes as to their utilization in the School District.
• Troubleshoot major heating, ventilating and air conditioning outages and expedite removal of the service through District Trades personnel or contractors.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
• Experience must include three (3) years in a supervisory capacity involving commercial construction in air conditioning (including an apprenticeship, if applicable).
• Must have a proper Florida Driver's License.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
• Journeyman's license or air conditioning (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred. 

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board. 

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/careers/employment-at-bcps/jobs-database DD-003