HVAC Technician II

About the role

The HVAC Technician II will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, apparatus, and electrical components of machinery, equipment and the site by following electrical codes, manuals, schematics diagrams, blueprints and other specifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, dismantle and repair all types of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and related equipment including refrigeration compressors, pumps, condensers, air handling units, cooling towers and associated controls, wiring and piping.
• Locate source of trouble in any type of HVAC equipment by testing and inspecting for mechanical or electrical failure.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, replace, or adjust faulty parts, piping, and control wiring on HVAC equipment such as cooling towers, air handling units, heating and chilling coils, condensers, pumps, refrigeration compressors, filters, and controls.
• Reassemble, test, and adjust equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics.
• Clean and secure equipment for optimum operation.
• Make all necessary mechanical repairs to equipment being serviced.
• Make all mechanical tests required.
• Make necessary filter changes on schedule or as required.
• Fabricate parts, as required using machine and hand tools common to the trade.
• Receive drawings, diagrams, specifications, and instructions covering the schedules and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be performed.
• Inspect and test all HVAC and related equipment to determine extent of damage and the nature of repairs required.
• Analyze all types of drawings, wiring, and pneumatic schematic to determine material or replacement need, and assembly specifications and methods.
• Plan details of working procedure and determine tools and materials required.
• Select a logical approach to “troubleshooting” and repair problems.
• Answer trouble calls.
• Consider all safety precautions and plan work to cause a minimum interference of operations.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, HVAC principles, and principles of operations and application of equipment, etc.
• Maintain performance and maintenance records of HVAC equipment.
• Utilize test equipment including Voltmeter, die injection, pressure gauges, gases.
• Perform all levels of preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on building equipment as required or needed.
• Must be able to troubleshoot control issues and load programs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or its equivalency required.
• Must possess and retain an ARI Certification for HVAC Technician-Type: Universal.
• Candidate must have seven (7) years of previous hands-on HVAC experience.
• Knowledge and experience in commercial HVAC applications required.
• Must be well versed in the interpretation and implementation of the National Electrical Code, the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code, National Fire Prevention Association and Occupational Safety and Health Association; a plus.
• Thorough understanding of controls, chillers, boilers, air filtration, refrigeration, pumps, cooling towers, pipefitting and sheet metal installation and repairs.
• Must have in-depth experience in commercial/industrial systems, 480/208V 3-Ph. Systems; 3 Ph. Motor wiring, motor and electrical control systems and conduit runs.
• Proficient in copper, PVC and T&C piping.
• Must know how to run pipe and use the tools necessary to the field. Copper sweating proficiency expected.
• Able to read, interpret and implement the intent of architectural, engineering and design drawings in all phases of building construction.
• Broad HVAC training, using testing equipment, gauges, drawing, schematics, various precision instruments and required tools of the field.
• Knowledge and experienced in subjects such as blueprint reading, electrical theory, electronics, mathematics, mechanical drawing, electrical code requirements and safety and first aid practices, welding, fire alarm systems, HVAC-heating, ventilation and air conditioning and plumbing; a plus.
• Must be knowledgeable in the operation and use of tools when working on HVAC projects.
• Tools generally used are: screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, wrenches, torches, water tube puncher, coil cleaner, boiler tube cleaner, and ladders.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to substantiate a safe driving record within the parameters acceptable to our liability insurance carrier.
• Knowledge and ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Must supply management, basic safety, equipment maintenance, thoroughness, independence and excellent communication skills.
• Must be well versed in safety procedures when performing HVAC/electrical work in order to prevent risk of electrical shock and falls.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, develop presentations, proposals, reports and speak effectively to management, employees and the public.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must be in good physical condition, have good manual dexterity and good color sense.
• Physical Requirements And Work Environment
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Salary Starting Rate $27.20 Compensation Is Negotiable Based On Experience And Education. Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.