Custodian I - H.V.A.C. Technician

WINDSOR LOCKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
JOB POSITION POSTING DESCRIPTION 
 
Position Title: Custodian I – H.V.A.C. Technician 
Department: Facilities & Maintenance 
Reports to: Director of Facilities 
Job Posting: August 2024 
 
Summary: 
Assumes responsibility and/or management for maintaining the physical plants in a condition of operating excellence. Also assumes responsibility and/or management for security/maintenance to provide clean and functional buildings and grounds. This is a custodian plus trade license stipend position. The stipend is based on twelve (12) months of service.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises and participates, when necessary, in the general cleaning of the school building: offices, corridors, classrooms, toilets, non-instructional and instructional areas. 

• Performs groundskeeping in assigned/designated grounds areas including grass cutting, weed whacking, raking, leaf blowing and removal, tree trimming, flower planting, sweeping, weeding and the like, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition. 

• Performs snow removal including shoveling, plowing and/or sanding/salting walks, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate. 

• Maintains all safety and code requirements of the State, local and Board of Education guidelines. 

• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair. 

• Repairs and maintains all types of air conditioning and refrigeration units. 

• Repairs and maintains all oil and gas boilers, furnaces and steam generators. 

• Repairs and maintains air handlers, condensing units, ventilators, exhaust units, radiators, and any other heating, cooling, or air moving device. 

• Performs regular preventive maintenance and boiler water treatment programs for all heating and air conditioning equipment. 

• Monitors and coordinates control panels and thermostats of all systems (including pneumatic and digital) to maintain a comfortable working environment for occupied areas.  

• Familiar with energy management systems and energy efficient procedures. Operates/oversees the energy management system daily to ensure appropriate climate in all areas of the school buildings.  

• Utilizes the IncidentIQ work order platform in order to thoroughly complete and sign off on all delegated work order assignments within the system. 

• Utilizes the Electronic Facilities Calendar daily to ensure all events/meetings on the schedule have their locations appropriately cooled/heated during all events, and that all events are appropriately serviced with setups, etc. 

• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and repair parts on hand, and orders needed replacements as needed to maintain fluent operations of H.V.A.C. equipment.  

• Installs and tests new equipment and oversees any H.V.A.C. related installations done by outsourced contractors to ensure proper and completed work.  

• Provides input to budget, both short and long term, as requested.  

• Responds to emergency situations in school buildings such as power failure, plumbing, heating or vandalism.  

• Performs other duties as appropriate and required.  

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Assigns HVAC related maintenance duties to appropriate personnel. Will assist the facilities Manager with supervisory duties as necessary Supervises Custodian I and II staff and housekeepers as needed or required.  
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).                                            Completion of accredited Connecticut Trade School for H.V.A.C. 
Five (5) years' experience performing H.V.A.C. duties. 
Building automation system experience required. 
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 
Valid driver's license with safe driving record. 
Must have State of Connecticut contractor or unlimited journeyman H.V.A.C. field trade license. 
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS: 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. 
 
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILIS: 
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume algebra and geometry. 
 
REASONING ABILITY: 
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
 
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 
Ability to use a computer for energy management system operation, repair and preventive maintenance work orders, email communications, Google platforms and Electronic Facilities Calendar monitoring. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck. 
 
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a toolbox. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as table scaffolds and air compressors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee continually works both indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area. 
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Windsor Locks Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination law.  Windsor Locks Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.  Windsor Locks Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.