HVAC/R Technician

Perform a variety of HVAC/R trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment. Work involves most of the following: Installing or repairing any variety of HVAC/R equipment such as air and water cooled chillers, AHU's, cooling towers, VAV's, EAV's, CAV's, Roof Top and DX units, environmental / walk-in boxes, incubators and humidifiers. Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing failed components in applicable environmental systems or equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Directly communicate with management, teammates and customers in the form of meetings, face-to-face or written
  communications.
• Troubleshooting equipment, performing project take-off's and solicits quotations in support of procurement process.
• Executes scheduled and unscheduled tasks in timely manner with a strong focus on quality.
• Performs maintenance on all types of HVAC/R equipment.
• He / she will have the ability to communicate complex communication/equipment repair and/or replacement projects, intricate maintenance schedules, work plans, SOWs, and detailed cost estimates and will serve as the point of contact for work control.
• Will work closely with chief engineer and project manager ensuring all records and documentation are kept up-to-date.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

• Must have strong understanding of refrigeration theory.
• Must be versed in current codes and standard practices.
• Should have a minimum of five years' experience in commercial / industrial facilities.
• Should present solid fundamental understanding of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair principles.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

• Hold a current journeyman's license (Maryland) and be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Experience with HVAC/R (maintenance, troubleshooting and repair).
• Experience with healthcare and / or research facilities is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to facilitate all physical requirements specific to this scope of work successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a sitting position for 8 or more hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to travel to job locations by automobile.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None.

QHSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Conform to all Safety Instructions given by those with a higher responsibility for Health and Safety.
• Report all hazards, potential hazards or dangerous situations.