HVAC Technician

About the role

The HVAC Technician works under the direction of the Vice President of Facilities, applying extensive technical knowledge in heating and air conditioning maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Clean, adjust, and repair HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot defective HVAC systems and equipment to make diagnoses.
• Perform preventative maintenance by cleaning reheat coils and air handling units, and monitoring and calibrating air handling units.
• Improve air quality by cleaning ducts to optimize efficiency.
• Fix, replace, and adjust vents and ductwork.
• Ensure the condensation drain line is free of debris and drains properly.
• Perform emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Keep daily logs and records of maintenance functions.
• Ensure compliance with appliance standards and with Health and Safety Act.
• Complete preventative maintenance tickets as assigned.
• Maintain and monitor equipment and tools as assigned.
• Alert the supervisor of any unusual occurrences or damages.
• Affirm safety standards that comply with all company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Operate a vehicle to conduct work as needed; operate a variety of equipment, machines, and tools related to custodial work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and agency leadership.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of tools and techniques used to maintain, diagnose problems, and repair HVAC/R and associated electrical systems.
• Experience repairing up to 50 ton units and multi-stage systems.
• Working knowledge of boilers.
• Experience repairing refrigeration systems, ice makers, and VAV boxes.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, and microprocessor control systems.
• Ability to calibrate and test thermostats and DDC controls.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Proficient in the evacuation, recovery, and charging of refrigerants.
• Ability to perform combustion analysis on gas-fired equipment.
• Proficient in the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to take on responsibility.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work on-call hours as necessary.
• Proficient with computers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Safe driving skills with the ability to serve on call as needed.
• Ability to exhibit initiative in asking questions, making recommendations, and independently handling or seeking new assignments.
• Record-keeping/writing skills to maintain accurate, up-to-date maintenance logs so that information is readily researched and retrieved.
• Ability to exhibit initiative in reporting maintenance concerns to Supervisor.
• Organizational skills to determine workload priorities and complete a variety of tasks comprising a heavy workload in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work as a team player to interact and assist all employees as necessary.

Physical Demands

• Sit and talk or hear.
• Frequent use of hands to finger/handle/feel.
• Regular standing and walking.
• Lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds.
• Working at heights and on ladders.
• Close and color vision.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• Moderate noise levels in the work environment.
• Nonsmoking environment.

Special Conditions

• Maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must have HVAC Certification and work on-call for emergencies.
• Must have ability to remotely access agency e-mail and internet for work orders and requests.