Service Technician - HVAC

Job Summary

Service Technician-HVAC has extensive experience and presents an overall expertise in all facets of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and installing all of types and brands of HVAC equipment. Position performs tasks associated with Residential or Commercial troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and warranty-related tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows all safety guidelines.
• Seeks direction and clarification from supervisor on production goals and ensures tasks are completed per company quality.

• Troubleshoots, identifies, diagnoses, and corrects issues.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.

• Ensures materials, tools, and equipment assigned are kept secure and maintained.
• Installs, services, and troubleshoots HVAC equipment and ice machines.
• Communicates with customers about the proper usage of their product.
• Uses diagnostic tools to identify issues and evaluate the available information.
• Repairs defective or broken products or orders the necessary parts to replace faulty or worn-out parts.
• Small hand tools, meters, and gauges are required.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Required Experience

• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years + experience in the installation and servicing of HVAC systems.
• Possess general knowledge in HVAC equipment, components, methods of installation, safety procedures, safe work practices, proper diagnostic abilities, understanding proper equipment charging methods, use of necessary hand and power tools specific to troubleshooting HVAC equipment.
• Possess an EPA certification.
• Experience in industrial and commercial chillers & boilers.
• Experience with central plants, heating, and chilled water hydronic systems including servicing and maintaining these systems.
• Ability to safely and responsibly install and repair refrigerant piping.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Must be willing to work weekends and 24-hour on-call schedules as needed.

Educational/Certification Requirement

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of a 2-year HVAC Certification as well as multiple pieces of training on various HVAC systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
  
  

Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in the use and care of the standard tools and equipment of the trade.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Expert knowledge with accurately interpreting project-related drawings and documentation, including plans, specifications, drawings, schematics, diagrams, sketches, and blueprints to ensure proper installation means and methods.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
• Ability to effectively use a computer, email, and cell phone.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt easily to changes to planned tasks or schedules, work well under pressure.

Physical Demands

• Safely lift and carry a maximum of 50 lbs unassisted. Permissible weight lifting limit may increase with 1) proper use of personal protective equipment (i.e., back brace); 2) and / or adequate assistance or support by one or more trained co-workers or other individuals; and / or by other approved mechanical or engineered means.
• The job may require repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers and / or prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting or walking throughout workday.
• The job may require exposure to or work on, near or from:

• Job site conditions during inclement weather, such as extreme heat, cold, or precipitation.
• Uneven or slip-prone surfaces, ditches, trenches, and other types of excavations.
• The operating of heavy equipment, vehicular traffic, and extreme noise conditions.
• Restricted or confined spaces such as manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, clean rooms, and / or raised metal floors.
• Various heights by use of ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other manual elevated work platforms and areas.
• Wearing a personal (waist) tool belt at all times while performing work on a job site which may weigh approximately 30 pounds when stocked.
• Energized electrical systems and equipment, storage containers, transmission raceways, and manufacturing equipment containing chemicals or potentially toxic materials.
• The use of construction site sanitary facilities (i.e., Porta-John.)

Work Environment

Travel Required

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions (%).
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship (Specific Positions).
• Company Branded Trucks Provided (Specific Positions).

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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