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. This includes troubleshooting, dismantling, repairing, replacing, or adjusting faulty parts, piping, and control wiring on HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, dismantle, and repair all types of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and related equipment.
• Locate and diagnose mechanical or electrical failures in HVAC equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, replace, or adjust faulty parts, piping, and control wiring on HVAC equipment.
• Reassemble, test, and adjust equipment to ensure proper operating characteristics.
• Clean and secure equipment for optimal operation.
• Perform mechanical repairs and 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 schedules and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work.
• Inspect and test all HVAC and related equipment to determine extent of damage and repair needs.
• Analyze drawings, wiring, and pneumatic schematics to determine material or replacement needs, assembly specifications, and methods.
• Plan working procedures and determine tools and materials required.
• Identify logical approaches to troubleshooting and repair problems.
• Answer trouble calls and consider all safety precautions.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, HVAC principles, and operations and application of equipment.
• Maintain performance and maintenance records of HVAC equipment.
• Utilize test equipment including volt meters, die injectors, pressure gauges, gases.
• Perform all levels of preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on building equipment as required or needed.
• Perform troubleshooting and load program analysis.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess and retain an ARI Certification for HVAC Technician-Type: Universal.
• Seven (7) years of previous hands-on HVAC experience.
• Knowledge and experience in commercial HVAC applications required.
• 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.
• Thorough understanding of controls, chillers, boilers, air filtration, refrigeration, pumps, cooling towers, pipefitting, and sheet metal installation and repairs.
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience 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, and plumbing.
• Knowledge and experience in using tools when working on HVAC projects.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.
• Must be able to work in an environment where temperatures may range from below 32°F to above 90°F.
• Must be able to work in tight spaces and areas of considerable height (90 feet above ground level).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.

Benefits

Salary starting rate $27.20, compensation negotiable based on experience and education. Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.