25-26 Plant Maintenance 1- HVAC **Dubuque Community School District** 1 Positions ID: 87045 Posted On 02/03/2026 **Job Overview** DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT $30.63/hr 261 day contract **POSITION TITLE:** Plant Maintenance #1 HVAC Buildings and Grounds Department **BASIC FUNCTION:** The HVAC Technician performs routine repairs and maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems including air distribution machinery, digital controls, hot and chilled water equipment, distribution, and variable volume systems, water source heat pumps, pneumatic controls, roof top units, package units, circulating pumps, building water loops, split systems, hot water heaters, and boilers; employs specially designed software and remote computer links to monitor systems, and troubleshoot malfunctions; installs, repairs, maintains (Trane and Johnson controls) and troubleshoots HVAC and related systems; ensures work is in compliance with regulations and standards. **GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:** 1. Ability to be on time daily unless using an approved absence. 2. A State of Iowa HVAC Journeyman license is preferred. 3. Academic qualifications from technical school, community college, or apprenticeship training preferred. 4. General knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems, in addition to your HVAC knowledge. 5. Able to maintain a valid State of Iowa Driver License. 6. Minimum of 3 years’ experience with commercial equipment, chiller, air handler, hot water heater, boilers preferred. 7. Ability to read and follow prints and sketches for working on existing mechanical systems. 8. Knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials used in new and existing HVAC systems. 9. Knowledge of and skill in use and care of tools, equipment and machines used in working on HVAC systems. 10. General knowledge of boilers, wells and equipment for systems upkeep. 11. Basic computer knowledge including internet, email, and excel. 12. Being organized, self-motivated, and having a high attention to detail. **POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:** Performs tasks as directed in the maintenance and repair of district facilities. 1. Demonstrates a commitment to follow all DCSD multicultural nonsexist policies and practices. 1. Adhere to all board policies. 2. Being organized, self-motivated, and having a high attention to detail. 3. To perform work according to accepted trade practices and procedures in cooperation with the Manager of Buildings and Grounds. 4. Maintain consistent attendance due to the urgent nature of duties and because work product of the position may be interdependent with that of other staff. 5. Interact daily in person with other members of the department and school district staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes. 6. Receive and complete work orders. 7. Perform troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam and hot water distribution, heat exchangers, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controls. Assist in the troubleshooting and repair of district pool HVAC and water distribution and chemical systems. 8. To install, maintain, and repair other district educational equipment. 9. Install and repair HVAC equipment and related systems including insulation, pulling pumps, motor compressors, chillers, air-handlers, troubleshooting pneumatic system, troubleshooting problems with boilers and furnace, and repairing and replacing piping and fittings. 10. To maintain and submit electronic and paper copy records required by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds, and various state agencies. 11. To use measuring and testing equipment required in the performance of assigned work. 12. To lift and move heavy objects using appropriate equipment. 13. To work from ladders, scaffolding, or battery-operated lifts at heights up to 60 feet. 14. Help with the instruction of others in the safe use, operation, and maintenance of the District equipment and tools. 15. Monitors and adjusts systems set points and output using remote computer links to the buildings programmable logic controls. (Trane Summit and Johnson Controls). 16. Performs seasonal maintenance and works with teams in transitions of system from heating to cooling and vice versa. 17. Receives and investigates calls for emergency repairs. 18. Select materials and hardware to make time and material estimates. 19. Manage and record and all license CEU’s. 20. Other duties as assigned. This job description is a general outline only of the duties and responsibilities named and is not intended to be all inclusive. Additions and/or deletions may be made at any time by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds or his/her designee. Primary Contact 12308 Jean Pfeiler HR Coordinator, 563-552-3028 Phone Phone Phone 563-552-3026 Fax jpfeiler@dbqschools.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Maintenance/Repair Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $30.63/hr Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 971 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20260203 End Date 20260213 Featured Job TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Maintenance Technician - CNC and Electrical Sedona Staffing Services Maintenance Tech Tucker Freight Lines Cleaning and Maintenance Support Sedona Staffing Services HVAC Technician Loras College HOTEL MAINTENANCE PERSON / GENERAL LABOR Days Inn Maintenance Technician Express Employment Professionals Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing Sedona Staffing Services Facilities Maintenance Worker University of Dubuque Maintenance Technician - Nights shifts Available Sedona Staffing Services Director of Aviation Maintenance University of Dubuque **Share this Job** Dubuque Community School District **About the Company** The Dubuque Community School District reorganized in the early 1960's with the surrounding rural area and now serves a population of over 70,000. Presently, we have a student enrollment of approximately 10,120 students. A total staff of 2,522 employees (including 959 certified teachers, counselors and nurses) is presently employed by the Dubuque Community School District. The geographical area the Dubuque District serves is over 245 square miles and the District provides school bus transportation approximately 5,000 students each day. Eighteen school buildings are utilized to house our educational program: two high schools, one alternative learning center, three middle schools, and twelve K-5 elementary schools. Other facilities are provided for transportation, maintenance, cafeteria, and administration. Dubuque Public Schools provide a basic curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of children. Special programs include Title I, Learning Resource Services, Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and At-Risk.