Critical Systems Technician I, HVAC

About the role

The Critical Systems Technician I, HVAC works under the direct supervision of a senior technician and is required to assist in the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the data center and supporting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in a thorough and neat manner in accordance with industry standards, codes, and laws.
• Assist with and gain experience from preventative maintenance, trouble diagnosis, routine and emergency maintenance and repairs with direct supervision to equipment including but not limited to:
  • Air and water-cooled reciprocating chillers
  • Centrifugal and screw package chillers
  • Natural gas boilers and unit heaters
  • Electric duct heaters
  • Cooling Towers
  • Pneumatic, DDC and Variable Frequency Drive controls
  • HVAC air distribution systems, AHUs, FCUs, Fans and other devices used in air distribution
  • Various types of water pumps used in the HVAC industry
• Maintain assigned equipment in a clean, first-class, efficient operating condition.
• Strive for continual improvement of technical skills through experience and trade literature.
• Exhibit a desire to learn and excel in the HVAC industry.
• Perform after-hours assignments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend work regularly and reliably.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED required. Knowledge of refrigeration principles. Working knowledge of basic electricity for HVAC and HVAC diagnostic tools and instruments. Minimum of 1 year of HVAC service experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software.
• Certificates and Licenses:
  • HVAC/R Servicing Certificate preferred
  • EPA refrigerant recovery certification type I and II required; type III preferred
  • Clear and valid driver’s license
  • Must be a US citizen
• Travel: Up to 50%. Travel outside the US may be required. Current US passport or ability to obtain one preferred. Ability to obtain security clearance preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; standing and walking are required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.