HVAC Specialist FT

Job Details: Job Location: Maintenance - Waterford, CT, Salary Range: $34.93 - $38.52Hourly, The Waterford Public Schools seeks a skilled, dependable, and self-motivated professional to serve as an HVAC Specialist within the Facilities Department.  Must have a demonstrated ability and  knowledge of operating, troubleshooting, and repairing diverse commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL.  Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.” The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students.   According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state.  The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.Qualifications: Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & Credentials: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record. Preferred: D1, D2, S1, S2 Licenses. If you are committed. dependable and  take pride in supporting the operational foundation of our school community, we encourage you to apply.  Wage is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement https://waterford.ss16.sharpschool.com/our_district/departments/hr/contracts/waterford_custodian_and_maintenance_employeesHVAC Specialists who hold and maintain a state contractor's license in their regularly assigned trade per the bargaining unit agreement receive an hourly differential above the rate.Excellent health benefits  (Anthem Medical , Cigna Dental and Vision) State Partnership Plan State Partnership Benefits WebsiteHolidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal time in accordance with individual contracts and bargaining unit agreements.403 B - all positions eligiblePositions with a scheduled work week of 20 hrs or more: Mandatory Pension eligible, vested after 5 years . State Municipal pension (MERS).  MERS Plan Summary