HVAC Technician

About the role

The HVAC Technician performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Inspects system using building automation controls. Performs diagnostic and mechanical repairs to chillers, cooling towers, and other types of equipment. Prepares required documentation and logs preventative maintenance and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs commercial HVAC equipment.
• Serves as a point of contact for HVAC issues.
• Performs inspections, services, cleans, and repairs air handlers, chillers, frequency drives (AFD/VFD) air compressors, exhaust fans, hot and chilled water pumps, boilers, pneumatic lines, and control wiring.
• Inspects and maintains cooling towers, chilled and hot water distribution systems and performs tests to ensure safe, effective operation of HVAC equipment and building automation controls.
• Prepares documentation as required for compliance with regulations and department directives.
• Creates and maintains preventative maintenance and repair activities.
• Responds to emergency situations during and/or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate concerns.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Four years of experience in the commercial HVAC, which may include HVAC Technician certification.
• Verified Universal EPA certification.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of employment, with acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC equipment, materials, and tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and rectify complex mechanical problems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical equipment and controls diagrams and follow mechanical safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to become proficient with office computer applications including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys and Trane Tracer Summit, and/or Tracer Synchrony/Ensemble.
• Heat pumps certification.
• Experience with troubleshooting refrigeration.

Benefits

Flexible work options with a 37. 5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks) A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center FRS retirement and other options Professional Development and Paid Tuition Free on campus parking Conditions of Employment Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020.