HVAC Technician

About the role

Perform work in the repair, maintenance, service, modification, troubleshooting, installation and monitoring of the operation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and associated plumbing, electrical, mechanical, EMS (Energy Management Control System) and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components
• Maintain and repair campus wide fire suppression/sprinkler system
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet code requirements
• Utilize BMS system to control HVAC units
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, inspect, modify and repair heating (hot water, indirect and direct gas fired, and steam), ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and associated equipment and parts
• Evaluate preliminary mechanical design plans and specifications for remodels, upgrades or new construction
• Lead and monitor any work done by outside contractors and other Facility Engineering personnel for adherence to state and federal Code Requirements and reports back to the supervisor
• Assist in the writing of specifications for repairs and new construction
• Maintain service and repair records using a tablet and computer databases
• Research, purchase and inventory equipment parts, chemicals and supplies
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service
• Read and utilize instruction manuals, safety manuals, blue prints, and diagrams of equipment and place part orders
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with customers and Dart management on the status of projects and potential issues
• Fabricate and install equipment (e.g. duct work)
• Safely test and assess electrical systems such as 3 phase alternate current (AC) up to 480 volts (V)
• Operate, maintain and keep inventory of a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment
• Repair and rebuild compressors
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC/R equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans and other equipment
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning system
• Install, rebuild, replace and repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary
• Assist and serve as back up to other Facilities Engineering employees

Core Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of varied HVAC/R experience (i.e. hot water, indirect and direct gas fired, and steam)
• Two (2) years of experience soldering and brazing (e.g. copper pipes)
• One (1) year of experience with commercial roof-top, 480V and 3-phase units
• Ability to be on call and work a varied schedule
• Ability to obtain and maintain an aerial lift, fork truck or scissor lift licenses
• Set of personal hand tools, including, but not limited to: wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Excellent verbal and strong written communication
• Ability to understand and utilize addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Product discounts