Entry Level HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

Responsibilities

• Repairs and overhauls equipment, such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices that exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Provides general repair work on refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment, such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors and electric motors.
• Provides preventative maintenance activities for customers by diagnosing equipment malfunction and any operating deficiency of the mechanical equipment to ensure quality work performance for the customer base.
• Processes job tickets, work orders to the necessary department in a timely manner.
• Supports department by providing necessary training from Specialist on the job.
• Picks up and delivers cases and installs cases.
• Drives company vehicle, when required, in a safe manner.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap-and-water solution.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure efficient operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Course work at an accredited vocational technical or trade school.
• 1 - 2 years' experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical required.
• Must have passed Tech Skills level 2 with an 80% or better.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid EPA certificate.
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical.
• Ability to install cases.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, and management.
• Ability to take direction from Sr. Specialist or Supervisor.
• Must have a good driving record and be able to work independently.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position is very active and requires excellent stamina to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Employees are regularly required to walk and stand for long periods, hear, drive, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, use hands and fingers, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.