HVAC Technician

Provides installation, preventative care, and repairs for HVAC systems. Repairs and maintains refrigerator and electrical systems and their components, troubleshoots electrical systems, and writes schematics for work locations. Proactive in the timely completion of preventative maintenance of all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, and cooling units
• Diagnoses and repairs electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of HVAC systems
• Understands company pricing and generates appropriate customer invoice at job site
• Reads and accurately interprets blueprints, plans, and manuals
• Accurately tracks incoming inventory and documents all installed equipment upon arrival
• Carries out preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on HVAC equipment
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, and/or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Obtains customer signature at completion of job and collects correct customer information including email address
• Maintains proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle
• Diagnoses diverse service issues, obtains replacement parts, calibrates system to manufacturer’s recommendations, and explains issues and solutions to customers
• Identifies and reports potential opportunities for additional business (newer systems, service contracts, and additional services)
• Orders Freon and necessary gases according to regulatory compliance standards
• Handles, disposes of, and repairs refrigerants without causing environmental problems
• Supplies new installation needs as designed by others or performs necessary design calculations to properly size the system

Requirements

• Skilled in HVAC equipment, safety, best practices, regulations, and operations
• Knowledgeable in the principles of refrigeration and saturation
• Knowledgeable in technical components such as motors
• Skilled in welding and brazing techniques
• Safety conscious, polite, hygienic, and works well with others
• Mechanical inclination
• Proficient in equipment selection, installation, operation monitoring, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance
• Able to work directly with customers, other technicians, and managers
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Able to use a computer to send emails, create and store documents, search the internet/intranet
• Able to use hand/power tools, electronic devices, and gauges properly and safely
• Skilled in quality control analysis
• Demonstrates analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus required certifications
• 1-3 years of experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of A/C, ventilation, and heating units
• Clean driving record