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District proposes pay-grade increase to recruit certified HVAC technician
Summary
Facilities staff recommended adjusting the maintenance salary schedule so certified HVAC technicians could be hired (proposed grade change from G26 to G42 for certified technicians), citing roughly $12,000/year spent on outsourced HVAC work.
Facilities staff told the board they are recommending a change to the maintenance salary schedule to recruit and retain certified HVAC technicians and reduce outsourcing. Staff said the district currently outsources a significant amount of HVAC work and has averaged about $12,000 per year on outsourcing for HVAC alone. The proposed adjustment would reclassify certified technicians so a G26 maintenance classification could convert to a G42 grade once an employee holds appropriate certification.
Staff argued the change would allow the district to fill trade positions in-house, offer career advancement to existing maintenance staff, and potentially reduce recurring outsourcing costs. The board discussed using existing scholarship and training programs to help current employees obtain certification. Staff said details about pay-scale implementation and any personnel changes would be brought back for formal board consideration.
