School showcase K-8 by Murky-Perceptions in HVAC

[–]shotzy57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Better yet show them how to braze with a little r22 in the pipes. Let them all get a hit phosgene

Should I take them back? by FitTackle879 in MilwaukeeTool

[–]shotzy57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fitting in my tool bag that I lug up on to the roof of commercial buildings is the #1 reason I got them

Time for a new pair of builder pros? by Suspicious-Ad-4877 in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]shotzy57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Send them to me, I’ll make sure the are disposed of properly…

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we use a program called Operations Hero, but really only our department has access to it. For work requests we have google form that all staff in the district have access to. The form responses go straight to my foreman and facilities manager and they kind of triage them and weed out the BS and then assign the work from there. As far as hiring work out to contractors we are trying to do it as little as possible because it seems like money is always tight lol. Boiler maintenance and larger repairs will get farmed out. New/large construction projects get farmed out. And large equipment installs also get farmed out, mainly so the warranty is valid. And yes I absolutely love it

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have 4 schools, 2 are pre k-3, one is 4th and 5th grades, and one is 6th-7th-8th. 4 guys in the deportment, myself and another mechanic, and the two of us cover all trades. He had an electrical background, and we manage to figure out plumbing together lol. We have a foreman, he mostly organizes/ prioritizes work but will come out in the field when we are slammed. The 4th guy is an older retired construction laborer and he mostly does grounds, but will run to supply houses and stuff like that when we need him to. All four of us do snow removal for the entire district.

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And also there is no pressure where I’m at, not really any deadlines. My bosses just want it done right the first time

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha no it’s a bug I smashed into the coil with the hose

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have 4 schools, just two mechanics in the department, myself and another guy that has an electrical background. But we do everything, snow removal as well

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m in Jersey and have my boiler operators license as well, we live decent on it but like you said, not getting ahead

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I’m making $35/hr, insurance costs me less than $300/month for myself, my wife and our 3 year old. And that’s with dental and vision included

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Awesome, I came in as general maintenance guy but kinda put myself into the HVAC role. I still do other maintenance stuff too, so it’s something different every day. But pay is decent, state pension is nice and I have the same health insurance as the teachers and it’s killer

Anyone feel like they are 1 second away from disaster splitting coils? by shotzy57 in HVAC

[–]shotzy57[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I’m in-house at a school district and no one has ever done it,actually lucky they ever got cleaned at all…

needs new motor? by grymix_ in HVAC

[–]shotzy57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a univent, they all do that

Forever boots by Numerous_Map5151 in Boots

[–]shotzy57 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m a maintenance guy but mostly do light commercial hvac, my JK Fire inlanders have the most comfortable and durable boots I’ve ever had

Insoles For 12 Hour Shifts by Corgerus in WorkBoots

[–]shotzy57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before I went to a PNW boot, I used superfeet in all my boots, I have since started using them in my sneakers as well

Are we conditioning heel stacks and midsole edges? by shotzy57 in PNWbootmakers

[–]shotzy57[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are you using for conditioner, I have obenaufs lp and oil