HVAC Technician III

About the role

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facility Maintenance Manager in the preventative, corrective, and general maintenance of HVAC systems for the Client.
• Perform daily assessments of systems, maintain a clean working environment, and other various duties as assigned by the Facility Maintenance Manager, while adhering to all safety and health standards.
• Perform maintenance of HVAC equipment, production chillers and boilers, controls located throughout buildings, and kitchen refrigeration.
• Monitor operation, adjust and maintain refrigerant, heat exchangers, HVAC equipment and systems, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings as necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment and make adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment and notify appropriate parties of any problems or malfunctions.
• Maintain, install, move, troubleshoot and repair all related HVAC equipment.
• Respond to heating and cooling problems (repair as necessary).
• Administer preventive maintenance program to include machine history, maintenance, and lubrication logs.
• Follows through on maintenance needs and deficiencies as appropriate.
• Maintains operating logs including temperatures, pressures and plant equipment inspections.
• Maintains operation and maintenance manual for all equipment.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation.
• Analyzes the operation of various systems, determines the cause of any problems/malfunctions and takes corrective action as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment which includes but not limited to: assembling all tools, supplies and instruments necessary to complete the job, performing work with a minimum amount of disruption, conducting immediate clean-up of work area, completing the preventative task sheet, returning tools to workshop and unused supplies to store room and advising the Maintenance Manager of any equipment problems.
• Assists with chemical water treatment program of all systems such as chilled water, condenser water and closed hot water loops.
• (May require Electrical Journeyman)
• Installs, repairs and maintains electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
• (May require Electrical Journeyman)
• Wires single and three phase motors (single and two speed); runs conduit; pulls wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc.
• Assists other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
• Supports occupant satisfaction processes by ensuring clients are informed about the status of their request in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs.
• Works closely with CMMS Planner/Scheduler to optimize Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Complies with departmental policy for safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Follows safety practices, and utilizes protective clothing and equipment as required by OSHA.
• Know the whereabouts of all emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, eyewash and shower stations, first aid supplies, breathing apparatus, etc.).
• Safely use hand tools, power tools and test instruments to maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of equipment.
• Performs other various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have successfully completed formal training programs on HVAC operations. Documentation or certificates will be required.
• Business Experience: Five (5) or more year’s related experience is required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must possess applicable certifications, licenses and a valid driver's license.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Technical Qualifications & Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.