Position Type:
Supporting District Operations/Maintenance - General
Date Posted:
6/11/2025
Location:
To Be Determined
Closing Date:
08/01/2025
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Assistant Foreperson - HVAC
Department: Air Handler, Heating/AC
Reports to: Foreperson - HVAC
PC#: 22243-1
Pay Grade: 807
Duty Days: 244
Salary Range: $59,536 - $71,716
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose
Assists Foreperson with the leadership of maintenance and repair services a variety of HVAC systems; assists with maintaining all physical school plants in a condition of operating excellence so that they may be fully used at all times.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Facilities Maintenance & Repair
- Coordinates assigned work to HVAC personnel and oversees project completion; coordinates contract repair when work cannot be performed by District staff.
- Assigns priority to HVAC work orders and processes them; works cooperatively with principals and facilities managers to schedule and complete repairs.
Inspection
- Inspects all district HVAC equipment and initiates repairs as needed.
- Conducts on-site inspection of completed repair projects.
- Monitors and inspects contract work.
Inventory & Equipment
- Coordinates preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment; ensures that maintenance is completed and equipment is in safe operating condition; recommends replacement of existing equipment when necessary.
- Conducts regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies and maintains accurate records; orders tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.
Administrative
- Coordinates or provides instruction and training for all HVAC workers in safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Assists in developing both short- and long-range goals for the department.
- Assists in recruiting, screening, selection, training, and evaluation of HVAC employees.
- Monitors employee data for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).
- Responds to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
Safety
- Ensures staff perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Personal Work Relationships
- All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
- Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques, and safety.
- Knowledge of refrigeration principles and thermodynamics.
- Knowledge of the principles of temperature, pressure and moisture content of air flow; air balance and water flow.
- Knowledge of balancing procedures for air distribution systems and hydronic systems balance.
- Knowledge of practices, processes, and materials used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning construction.
- Knowledge of design, construction, and functions of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems.
- Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
- Knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, Uniform Building Codes, Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) codes.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, leading, and completing projects.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, service manuals, blueprints, wiring diagram schematics, and written reference material.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve problems, and use hand and power tools.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work at various heights and perform various repairs without supervision.
- Ability to work independently or with a helper depending on workload demands.
- Ability to write reports, letters, notes, instructions, work descriptions, and calculate pressures and temperature differences.
- Ability to use software to access databases, status work assignments, and work with email.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work, including maintaining attention to details and quality.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; electrical measuring and testing equipment; welding equipment; hand tools; power tools; hoist; light truck or van.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting; works in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
- Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.
- Environment: Works outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; may work on rooftops; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; works around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces including under buildings, in crawl spaces, and areas that may contain insects as well as animals, such as rats and snakes; frequent reaching and feeling while in confined spaces and around objects, which reduce or prevent visibility of what is being touched; occasionally works at heights up to 30' above ground; may work alone; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
Minimum Required Qualifications
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Education:
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Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency;
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Associate's degree from accredited college or university in HVAC preferred.
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Certification/License:
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Clear and valid Texas Driver's License required;
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Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required;
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Valid State of Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor's license, Class A with endorsements of Environmental Air conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration/process cooling and heating required;
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EPA Universal certification for refrigerant;
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Experience: 6 years' experience in HVAC required.
INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
- Driving and accident record:
Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations
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NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
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moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
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failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
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equipment violations.
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NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
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NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
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NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
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NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
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NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
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NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
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NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
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NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
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NO