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HVAC Technician

Job in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44329, USA
Listing for: EMCOR Facilities Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: HVAC Technician I

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.

Job Summary

Job Title:

HVAC Technician I

Maintains, repairs, installs, inspects, and adjusts commercial and industrial HVAC systems. Supervises and directs the activities of other workers associated with HVAC system operation, repair, installation, etc. Also estimates, lays out, and schedules jobs. EPA
608 Universally Certified. Knowledge of all HVAC System including controls both pneumatic and DDC. Must demonstrate the ability to work with little to no supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Studies system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components such as compressors, motors, pumps, fans, switches, controls, ducts, or pipes.
  • Inspects systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions in system component parts.
  • Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
  • Starts systems, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as actuators, valves, controls, and pumps to control system operation.
  • Monitors Energy Management System-For alarms, out of spec situations, investigates and takes appropriate actions.
  • Responds to associate Hot/Cold temperature complaints.
  • Discuss system malfunctions with users to isolate problems.
  • Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specific intervals.
  • Operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges.
  • Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, cores, and pipes.
  • Install wiring to connect components to electrical power source.
  • Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components.
  • Replaces or adjust defective or worn parts to repair systems.
  • Cuts, threads, gas welds, and connects pipe to functional components of HVAC systems.
  • Cuts, bends, crimps sheet metal, installs air ducts and associated sheet metal components
  • Inspects and measures buildings to determine airflow requirements.
  • Installation of complete heat and air conditioning systems.
  • Lubricate fans, motors, and control units.
  • Performs preventative maintenance tasking on all HVAC equipment.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely paperwork related to essential duties and responsibilities.
  • Maintain, organize, and control inventory supplies tools and equipment.
  • Clean and organize shop area. Maintain inventory of spare parts and material. Maintain tools and equipment for maintenance work.
  • Attends classes and seminars on air conditioning components and system design to update skills.
Education

High School Diploma or graduation from a certified technical school.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or graduation from a certified technical school.

Experience

Graduate of a certified technical school with 10+ years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver’s license required. Must hold Universal Recovery Certification and Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification (Type I, II, III, and Universal). Fork truck and aerial lift equipment certification also required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Capable of writing routine reports and correspondence, and speaking effectively before groups of customers or associates.

Technical Skills

Proficient in basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and interpreting bar graphs.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, walk, use hands, talk, and hear frequently. Occasionally required to sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

Exposure to mechanical parts, electrical risk, and varying weather conditions. Safety gear required: steel toe shoes, hearing and eye protection, hardhat, and gloves. Must follow OSHA and company safety guidelines. Daily driving of company vehicle required. Work hours are based on business volume and contract schedules. Must be able to handle stressful situations professionally.

Important Notice

Beware of fraudulent job postings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions on their official careers page. Please verify job listings before applying.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities…

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