HVAC Technician

About the role

The HVAC Technician position at Stampede Ventures, Inc. is based in Laurel, MD. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance on HVAC and other equipment, completing PM checklists, and carrying out minor repairs. The technician also interacts with all levels of management and works with subcontractors. The position requires 5-10 years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment, an extensive background check, a valid driver's license, and EPA 608 certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel daily to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and other equipment as needed.
• Complete PM checklists and close out work orders in Maximo.
• Upload documents and photos as needed to document work performed.
• Perform minor repairs on building equipment as needed during visits.
• Work with subcontractors for services we do not have capability to offer.
• Maintain excellent customer relations during job performance.
• Interact with all levels of management.
• Carry out repair, maintenance, or installation of equipment for the generation, utilization, or distribution of commercial systems.
• Inspect, maintain, adjust, and repair equipment to ensure constant and reliable indoor air comfort, as well as laboratory or critical environments.
• Handle and repair test equipment, complex centrifugal chillers, direct expansion and chilled water-based cooling systems, large air handlers, electronic and pneumatic direct digital control systems, and air distribution systems.
• Operate, procure, introduce, and get back HFC, HCFC, and CFC refrigerants.
• Perform repairs and maintenance of reach in, walk in, stand alone ice machines, central plan chillers, pumps, free standing A/C units, refrigerators, roof top cooling units, and guest rooms A/C units.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Design an effective preventive maintenance program to ensure maintenance of equipment is scheduled and carried out regularly as at when due.
• Carry out chemical tests on cooling towers and chilled water loops as required.
• Absess vendor specifications and proposals and give recommendations to the customer; supervise material purchase following customer’s ordering procedures.
• Perform low voltage wiring; handle BAS system Direct Digital Controllers (DDC).
• Diagnose and effect mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs to HVAC equipment.
• Carry out regular periodic plumbing and maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school education or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment.
• Background Check: Must pass an extensive background check.
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license and transportation.
• Tools: Own the basic tools needed to perform maintenance on the equipment.
• Drug Screening: Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• EPA 608 Certification: Must have EPA 608 certification for refrigerant (Type 1 and Type 2).
• Knowledge: Knowledge of multiple types of HVAC systems, good mechanical/electrical/plumbing skills as related to HVAC equipment, ability to lift and carry weights up to 75 lbs, ability to work with little supervision, ability to travel daily within the designated area, knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows, knowledge of customer service practices, knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles, communication skills (written and verbal), time management and prioritization, problem-solving and critical thinking, interpersonal and teamwork skills, attention to detail, and ability to lift and carry weights up to 75 lbs.