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Board hears plan to increase pay for plumbers and HVAC techs to reduce contractor costs
Summary
Facilities staff proposed adding $4 per hour to pay ranges for plumbers and HVAC technicians to attract in-house hires. Presenters said the district spent about $1.2 million on contracted plumbing and HVAC services in 2023–24 and estimated hiring five in-house technicians could save about $700,000.
Facilities director and staff told the board that vacancies and retirements in trades roles have pushed the district to rely on contractors at substantial cost.
Executive director of facilities described long-standing difficulty recruiting experienced plumbers and HVAC technicians, noting many contractors charge high hourly rates for commercial-grade equipment. He said the district spent…
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