HVAC Technician

About the role

Job Summary: Traveling to various work sites in and out of state to leads troubleshooting and repair efforts on commercial grade heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and multi-zone systems that incorporate pneumatic, electronic, and/or programmable logic controls. Creates drawings or plans for HVAC modifications and leads the installation of components that require controls programming and linkage to the campus central control system.

Responsibilities

• Leads lower-level HVAC technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of commercial air conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems that incorporate pneumatic, digital, and central energy management system controls.
• Develops heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system modification plans and estimates jobs for remodel activities.
• Creates preventive maintenance checklists for new equipment.
• Interprets as-built building blueprints and recommends system modifications for remodel projects in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Researches and selects materials for HVAC systems installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Estimating jobs, layout, material research, and selection.
• Interpreting structural, mechanical, and electrical building prints.
• Troubleshooting and repairing commercial and multi-zone heating and cooling systems.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Possession of a current Journeyman’s refrigeration Licenses (JR) and an EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that is above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Must be willing to travel to various job sites in and out of state.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is a requirement for this job.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must maintain certification status.

Skills

• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to prepare engineering documents, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
• Ability to develop heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system modification plans.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Documents and tracks preventive maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, building materials, and emergency maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of HVAC systems that incorporate digital control systems and are linked to a multi-building, computer-based Energy Management and Control System (EMCS).

Working Conditions

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity.
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.