HVAC Technician (160609)

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, repair, and inspect a variety of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic climate controls and valves involving heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment by performing a variety of skilled electrical, heating, air conditioning, and mechanical repair work.
• Inspect HVAC systems to identify maintenance needs.
• Repair or replace relays, heavy duty fuses, interlocking and magnetic control circuits, alarm systems, photo and electric eyes and time clocks; measure, cut thread and install electric conduits.
• Operate all HVAC systems efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor and test chemical conditions in open and closed water loops; control improper levels by adjusting controllers and adding treatment chemicals.
• Program and operate direct digital controllers including designing control, scheduling, and energy management strategies.
• Draw, read, and interpret sketches, diagrams, drawings, and blueprints.
• Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance records and logs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Efficiently and effectively operate a wide variety of HVAC systems and DDC controls.
• Understand operational sequences of HVAC equipment.
• Have vast troubleshooting skills related to a variety of HVAC equipment.
• Understand processes involved in installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC Systems.
• Possess basic theory of electricity and the functions and mechanics of electric motors, circuits, and controls.
• Recognize tools and equipment used in maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Identify occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.
• Understand policies, procedures and codes related to installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Identify safe working practices.
• Understand preventive maintenance requirements.
• Ability to operate a variety of maintenance hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to perform a full range of skilled maintenance and repair equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications

• Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in HVAC repair and maintenance is required.
• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by completion of a building trade apprenticeship program in electrical, maintenance, refrigeration, heating, cooling, or a related field is required.
• Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid CO driver's license without restrictions is required. Universal Refrigerant Certificate is required. NATE Certifications (Air Conditioning Service and Installation & Gas Heating Service and Installation) are preferred. ICC Mechanical Journeyman Certificate preferred.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check. Background check will include a Motor Vehicle Check. Some candidates may be required to pass an intensive background process through the Adams County Sheriff's Office, dependent on the facility at which their work is to be performed.