Technician 5, Mechanical Systems - Boiler Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Systems - Technician 5 - Boiler Technician

Position Function: Mechanical Systems Technician 5 will perform a variety of tasks on HVAC equipment in school buildings which may include, but not be limited to, changing filters, washing coils, checking belts, and servicing HVAC equipment to prepare it for use during the coming school year.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Perform work in a safe manner and reports any hazardous conditions
• Assist in maintaining good public relations, being cognizant that a technician represents both the Facilities Division and Wichita Public Schools
• Cooperate with other employees and maintains good public relations inside and outside of his/her assignment
• Display willingness to be trained in all phases of the assignment and to increase his/her skills, thus, qualifying for advancement
• Possess a work ethic that is strongly oriented toward both efficiency and customer service
• Maintain appropriate licenses and certifications including a valid Kansas driver’s license
• Possess superior knowledge of procedures, materials and equipment utilized in the designated area while displaying good workmanship, planning, and leadership
• Support the organizational goals, the mission of the Schools Service Center and the district
• Work cooperatively with others and assists in maintaining open lines of communication
• Work directly or indirectly under the Supervisor
• Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
• Maintain and services the equipment
• Change filters, clean coils, clean boiler
• Ability to perform all tasks and work the hours required
• Accept responsibility for all tools, supplies, and materials
• Attendance at required meetings and in-services

Additional Duties: Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor(s) of Mechanical Systems and Energy.

Equipment: The employee must demonstrate the ability to use various equipment assigned to the job position as needed. This position may require the ability to use iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Employees must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use. Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment. Other tools that may be used may include but not limited to: band saw, drill press, metal shearer, electric drills, sawzall, recovery machines, ladders (6 foot, 8 foot, and 24 foot extensions), 2 ton press, chain fall, metal lathe, tin snips, metal punch press, metal brake machines, welder, porta band saw, oxygen and acetylene torches, adjustable wrenches, refrigerant manifold set, single man lift, 1000 lb material lift, sand blaster, basic hand tools, clamps, power tools, pipe cutters, pipe threaders, pro press and van.

Travel: Travel between sites as well as to central offices will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform all tasks and work the hours required
• Ability to work indoors in extreme heat and cold and outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Ability to wear proper safety equipment as required while performing the various responsibilities required for this position
• Ability to work overtime on short notice may be required
• Work in standard office, shop and school building environments
• Ability to work in confined or high spaces; some strenuous physical work
• Ability to work productively in stressful situations
• Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
• Limited (0-1 hour): Crawling, lying down (back, side, front), keyboarding/ mouse, and high impact vibratory tools (bucking/ riveting)
• Occasional (1-3 hours): Below the waist reaching, waist to shoulder reaching, overhead reaching, sitting, climbing/ balancing (stairs, ladders, others), operating foot controls, bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching (squatting), fine finger manipulation, and low impact vibratory tools (drilling/ sanding)
• Frequent (3-6 hours): Standing, walking, rotation of head/ neck, flexion ( head bend down & had bend back), twisting at the waist, and forceful gripping
• Constant (6-8 hours): Total reaching, and handling/ grasping
• Exposures to: Dust, odor, fumes, mists, gases, and chemicals ( leak detector, hydrochloric acid, lubricants, PVC cement & primmer, fire stop, Loctite (262, 515, & 620), cleaning solutions (including nickel safe cleaner, shiny-side coil cleaner), refrigerants (R-22, 134a, 404, 410 &407c), refrigerant oils (mineral and POE based), boiler chemicals (Chemsearch 585, CWT-92, Chemsearch 100 & MB 1000), compressed gas (oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, carbon dioxide & map gas), propylene glycol, Algaecide, spray paint, Cal-shield, soldering flux paste, and Sta-clean antimicrobial

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Must be detailed oriented
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential
• Must have general labor skills
• Must have the ability to operate and maintain various equipment & hand tools safely
• Display eagerness and the ability to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will work with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license at all times throughout employment
• 2 years of related boiler experience or on-the-job training required. 1 year experience in HVAC preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Specifics:

Technician 5 shall possess exceptional knowledge and demonstrate remarkable skills in the designated job area. They shall have the ability to carry out assignments and perform work of excellent quality with minimum supervision. They should demonstrate outstanding qualities in efficiency, initiative and dependability when completing various tasks. Have the knowledge to assist in the preventive maintenance on the Districts HVAC equipment when needed. Responsible that all district boilers are up to code and running in a safe manner. Responsible for all of the maintenance on the boilers and keeping boiler safeties in proper working order. Required to go with the boiler inspectors on the annual boiler inspections. Keep up on all of the Federal, State and City codes and guidelines for boiler operations. Understands all aspects of the HVAC systems; piping boilers, furnaces, gas forges and airlines. Must have excellent knowledge of boiler chemicals and a/c chemicals used throughout the schools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be able to perform boiler maintenance and emergency boiler calls and take part in the 24 hour on call boiler rotation.
• Assist all employees in Mechanical Systems on jobs and to supply the needed material and equipment to keep the jobs ongoing.
• Be involved with other departments in their jobs and assist as needed.
• Communicate with the Supervisor and Lead Technicians on a daily basis in conjunction with upcoming daily or weekly projects.
• Confer with building personnel when appropriate to assure the satisfactory execution and completion of a specific job.
• Demonstrate outstanding initiative and knowledge to perform assigned tasks without supervision.
• Display the skills needed to perform any and all boiler service calls.
• Maintain a high skill level and technical expertise relating to work activities and functions of the assignment.
• Understand the use of various hand tools, proper uses of test equipment and possess sufficient mechanical aptitude.
• Work cooperatively with others, both within and outside of the Facilities Division in order to maintain a harmonious and efficient operation.
• Work directly and indirectly under the supervision of the Mechanical Systems Supervisor and/or the department lead technicians.