Wichita Public Schools - USD259 · 23 hours ago
Technician 5, Mechanical Systems
Wichita, KS
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWichita Public Schools - USD259 is dedicated to providing a supportive educational environment, and they are seeking a Technician 5 for Mechanical Systems. The role involves performing tasks on HVAC control equipment, maintaining the district's DDC control system, and ensuring proper building temperatures through diagnostics and repairs.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
The Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks on HVAC control equipment in school buildings, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing and repairing building automation systems to prepare it for use during the coming school year
Will help maintain the district's DDC control system and monitor the buildings to maintain proper temperature for the buildings
Will perform some programming; start up, commissioning and servicing DDC equipment along with graphics
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor
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
Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment
Occasional travel between schools in and out of the district as well as to central offices may be required
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). Lifting and carrying 51-100lbs, pulling/pushing 100+lbs
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). Pushing/Pulling 1-10lbs, 11-20lbs, 21-50lbs, 51-100lbs. Lifting and carrying 11-20lbs, 21-50lbs
Frequent (3-6 hours): Standing, walking, rotation of head/ neck, flexion ( head bend down & had bend back), twisting at the waist, and forceful gripping. Lifting and carrying 1-10lbs
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
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 the ability to operate and maintain various equipment and hand tools safely
Display eagerness and the ability to lean new methods, procedures, and techniques
Keep current on products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair of direct digital controls system
Have Knowledge of the (3) main controls installed in the buildings
Ability to carry out assignments and perform excellent quality work with minimum supervision
Cooperate with other employees and maintain good public relations inside and outside of his/her assignment
Daily schedule may fluctuate to accommodate deadlines and delivery of services
Demonstrate outstanding qualities of efficiency, initiative and dependability
Display willingness to be trained in all phases of the assignment and to increase his/her skills, thus qualifying for advancement
Help maintain building temperatures throughout the district
Help maintain school time schedules for special events
Inform assigned personnel of current technical information and/or expertise, as well as providing for technical and other appropriate training
Maintain parts inventory
Perform work in a safe manner and report any hazardous conditions
Possess a work ethic that is strongly oriented toward both efficiency and customer service
Possess superior knowledge of procedures, materials and equipment utilized in the designated area while displaying good workmanship, planning, and leadership
Purchase material and equipment, observing purchasing schedules and regulations
Support the organizational goals, the mission of the School Service Center and the district
Work cooperatively with others and assist in maintaining open lines of communication
Work directly or indirectly under the Supervisor
Work with others, or as an individual, changing out bad hot or chilled water actuators and other control devices
Must work with others to get control problems resolved with all mechanical equipment throughout the district
Work with others in the Energy Management department each morning by checking building equipment and temperatures throughout the district
Keep current on products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair of direct digital controls system
Will be assigned work orders to be repaired and completed in a timely manner
Assist others in the department when needed to help get a task completed
Assist Mechanical Systems when necessary or directed by supervisor
Operate a computer with Windows and have a working knowledge of Trane Tracer summit, TAC controls and/or Invensys controls
Qualification
Required
Ability to perform a variety of tasks on HVAC control equipment in school buildings
Ability to identify, analyze, diagnose and repair building automation systems
Ability to help maintain the district's DDC control system
Ability to monitor the buildings to maintain proper temperature
Ability to perform some programming; start up, commissioning and servicing DDC equipment along with graphics
Ability to use various equipment assigned to the job position as needed
Ability to use iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine
Ability to use hand tools of trade and related power equipment
Ability to travel occasionally between schools in and out of the district as well as to central offices
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
Ability to wear proper safety equipment as required
Ability to work overtime on short notice
Ability to work in confined or high spaces; some strenuous physical work
Ability to work productively in stressful situations
Ability to communicate both verbally and written
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook
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
Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area
Must have the ability to operate and maintain various equipment and hand tools safely
Display eagerness and the ability to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques
Keep current on products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair of direct digital controls system
Knowledge of the (3) main controls installed in the buildings
Ability to carry out assignments and perform excellent quality work with minimum supervision
Cooperate with other employees and maintain good public relations
Demonstrate outstanding qualities of efficiency, initiative and dependability
Display willingness to be trained in all phases of the assignment
Help maintain building temperatures throughout the district
Help maintain school time schedules for special events
Inform assigned personnel of current technical information and/or expertise
Maintain parts inventory
Perform work in a safe manner and report any hazardous conditions
Possess a work ethic that is strongly oriented toward both efficiency and customer service
Possess superior knowledge of procedures, materials and equipment utilized in the designated area
Purchase material and equipment, observing purchasing schedules and regulations
Support the organizational goals, the mission of the School Service Center and the district
Work cooperatively with others and assist in maintaining open lines of communication
Work directly or indirectly under the Supervisor
Work with others, or as an individual, changing out bad hot or chilled water actuators and other control devices
Work with others in the Energy Management department each morning by checking building equipment and temperatures
Keep current on products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair of direct digital controls system
Will be assigned work orders to be repaired and completed in a timely manner
Assist others in the department when needed to help get a task completed
Assist Mechanical Systems when necessary or directed by supervisor
Operate a computer with Windows and have a working knowledge of Trane Tracer summit, TAC controls and/or Invensys controls
Maintain a valid Kansas driver's license throughout entirety of employment
Must be able to drive a BOE Van
Preferred
A High School Diploma or GED is preferred
A mechanical or electrical license is preferred, but is not required
Company
Wichita Public Schools - USD259
Wichita Public Schools is committed to preparing all students to achieve college, career and life readiness through an innovative and rigorous educational experience.
Founded in 1870
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Denise Seguine
Chief Academic Officer
Robert Dickson
Chief Information Officer
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