HVAC TECHNICIAN

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead”.
Richmond School District operates 37 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3800 dedicated staff.

• Installs, upgrades, services, repairs and test heating, ventilating and refrigeration components, equipment and systems such as hot water, warm air, natural gas, propane, compressed air, pneumatic and Direct Digital control to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Responds to HVAC and piping emergencies throughout District facilities, such as gas leaks, leaking or burst pipes and lack of heat.
• Troubleshoots technical problems with respect to HVAC piping systems and balances HVAC systems.
• Provides technical advice and information to District managers, administrators, tradespeople and outside contractors in the HVAC and piping trades’ capacity. Provides direction to temporary employees and outside contractors.
• Maintains familiarity with standards, codes and by-laws regulating the HVAC trade including maintaining current knowledge of technological, procedural and regulatory developments.
• Reads and interprets plans, drawings and specifications of District facilities for the layout of HVAC and piping system upgrades and repairs. Develops manual plans, sketches and drawings for the purpose of job layouts, permit applications, and estimating time and materials required to complete the work.
• Completes written records related to work performed.
• Performs duties in compliance with District and Government health and safety procedures and regulations that relate to the work performed to minimize potential for accidents, injuries or hazards.
• Operates and maintains a District vehicle. This includes maintaining the vehicle’s HVAC equipment and and materials inventory as necessary and inspecting vehicle for safe operation, reporting any defects to the supervisor as per District procedure and keeping it clean and adding operating fluids as required