HVAC Technician

Job Summary

About the Role

The successful candidate will perform semi-skilled installation, repair, and preventative maintenance on air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment. They will also plan, inspect, record, and monitor HVAC concerns, research concerns, and order repair parts and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of Asst. HVAC Technician, including troubleshooting and repairing HVAC equipment and systems.
• Service and maintain all types of HVAC/R systems, parts, units, and components.
• Replace defective devices/materials and check refrigerant levels in HVAC/R systems to ensure proper operations of units.
• Service and maintain high temperature and high-pressure heating systems, parts, and controls according to prescribed specifications.
• Assemble and disassemble HVAC/R systems and replace or repair defective parts.
• Inspect and test HVAC/R systems and components to identify problems and to assure system operates at prescribed technical specifications.
• Check and adjust pressure and vacuum gauges and controls to ensure efficient operations.
• Check joints and connections for gas leaks using various devices and techniques.
• Check regulators for all HVAC/R systems and units to assure they are adjusted correctly for proper operation and efficiency.
• Install HVAC/R systems (units ranging in size from one-half ton to seven hundred tons plus cooling capacity) in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Install and connect (adjusts and tests) electrical devices such as timers, timer relays, motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating-ventilation fans to control panels.
• Retrofit refrigerant in air conditioning units.
• Cut, thread, and install pipe for all HVAC/R systems using appropriate equipment.
• Cut, bend, wedge, and flare tubing to correct length and shape.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies from stockroom and/or outside vendors.
• Read and interpret installation, maintenance, and operations manuals.
• Coordinate activities with other trades and Health and Safety as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Supervisor.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Completion of a 2-year University of Akron or other State Approved Sponsored Apprenticeship Program for Trade OR a minimum of 5 years of trades experience in commercial/industrial HVAC systems.
• Ability to repair air conditioning and heating units, refrigeration systems, pneumatic controls, steam traps, pressure regulators, etc.
• Ability to install air conditioning and heating units.
• Ability to work with energy management personnel to regulate system and assists with trade shops as required.
• Ability to learn, operate, and use standard powered and non-powered tools and equipment such as welders, machine threader, manlift, and others required to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform mathematics associated with trade applications (fractions, ratios, percentages).
• Ability to read, write, observe, and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to use judgment in determining the correct course of action when troubleshooting.
• Ability to work alone.
• Leadership: Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 80 pounds without assistance and demonstrate bending, crouching, and lifting.
• Must be able to climb a ladder, scaffolding, and work on rooftops.
• Routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture/wetness, inclement weather, noise, and air pollution.
• May involve exposure to chemical substances, hazards, and moving parts.
• Overtime/Call-ins may be mandatory based on University needs.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $22.97/hr., after one year $23.67/hr.
• Full Benefits: State Pension Plan, comprehensive & affordable benefits, low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 paid holidays (union benefit).
• Tuition Remission: Available for employees and dependents.
• Paid Parental Leave: 20 paid days for maternity/paternity leave.
• Uniform & Tool Allowances: Provided at no cost.
• Shift available: Mon- Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm with days off Sat and Sun.

Pay

Hiring Range: $22.97/hr., after one year $23.67/hr. + Full Benefits + Pension & Paid Time Off.

Schedule

Shift available: Mon- Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm with days off Sat and Sun.

Benefits

• Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 paid holidays (union benefit).
• Tuition Remission: Available for employees and dependents.
• Paid Parental Leave: 20 paid days for maternity/paternity leave.
• Uniform & Tool Allowances: Provided at no cost.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (Resume, Cover Letter, and three professional references).