HVAC Tech II

Onsite position

About the role

Under general supervision, the HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) II Technician performs skilled technical work in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of HVAC/R equipment, including furnaces, chillers, heat pumps, package units, split systems, controls, distribution systems, boilers, power plants, and stationary engines.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains various mechanical and HVAC equipment.
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape.
• Utilizes skills in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks.
• Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place.
• Replaces defective controls, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• Tends to or fires one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water.
• Observes and interprets readings and gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation.
• Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high-temperature water.
• Maintains and records boiler maintenance and operation log.
• Cleans, oils, makes minor repairs, or assists in the repair to boiler room equipment.
• Follows prescribed methods to treat boiler water with chemicals.
• Follows prescribed methods to analyze boiler water for acidity, causticity, and alkalinity.
• Responds to emergency calls after normal work hours.
• Frequent travel between facilities is required.
• Ensures PRIDE safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and understanding of Energy Management Controls Systems.
• Three to five years of field experience servicing HVAC equipment.
• Able to use industry hand and machine tools (i.e., vacuum pumps).
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and written instructions.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements:
  • EPA Certification
  • R410A Safety Certification
  • Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering to, in, and around equipment.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Climbing stepstools or ladders.
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 35 pounds.
• Climbing ladders to gain access to rooftop equipment.
• Monitoring computer systems and control displays.

Work Environment

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

Pay

$28.36 per hour