HVAC Technician

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs skilled technical work in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, controls and distribution systems.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units, including chillers, boilers and heat pumps.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems to determine the cause of the malfunction.
• Performs scheduled maintenance inspections, and adjusts, cleans and calibrates various systems to assure proper system operations.
• Repairs wiring and electronic components associated with automated building management systems.
• Replaces expansion valves, compressors, motors, coil units and other component parts.
• Cleans refrigerant systems from hermetic burnouts, evacuates, and charges systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs direct digital and pneumatic control systems.
• Provides technical assistance with the design of HVAC systems including installations and modifications to existing systems.
• Prepares records and reports describing procedures, actions taken and recommended solutions.
• Prepares and submits requests for supplies and equipment.
• Responds to emergency service requests.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance as needed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• HVAC certified.
• 3 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have your own basic tools – drill, flashlight, screwdriver, hammer, tool set/sockets, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.