Senior HVAC Service Technician

Overview

Maintains refrigeration units, heating and cooling controls, pumps and equipment in good operating order for a one million-square-foot, Class A office, retail and parking garage development as directed by the Chief Building Engineer. Repairs and recalibrates electrical, heating, and cooling controls. Dismantles and reassembles large and heavy equipment. Works mostly independently with some minimal supervision and is responsible for making an established range of decisions, escalating to manager when necessary and updating manager on a regular basis.

Prepares estimates for equipment replacement and installation cost. Supervises external contractors/vendors and manages HVAC‑related projects. Assists Chief Building Engineer with plan reviews for all HVAC projects (tenant improvements or property) as well as unit replacements.

• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of various HVAC systems, including air handling units, chillers, VAV boxes and complex electrical/mechanical components.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs complex issues in electronic and mechanical systems relative to HVAC systems and the Energy Management System. Is the primary contact for third party HVAC contractors (e.g. Trane).
• Repairs and recalibrates electrical and heating and cooling controls.
• Overhauls and/or realigns all types of pumps and mechanical seals
• Dismantles and reassembles large and heavy equipment related to the motors and pumps for HVAC systems.
• Performs building operation duties with the Energy Management System.
• Performs plumbing repairs relative to HVAC equipment.
• Assists in the coordination of all heating and cooling operations.
• Assists in training colleagues relative to HVAC systems and provides guidance on best practices and safety protocols. Participates in continuing education programs including manufacturers seminars.
• Observes and adheres to all safety regulations and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• High School Diploma HVAC trade training program or GED - Required
• Typically a minimum of 10 years of HVAC experience with a focus on complex systems.
  
  - Required
• Proven experience in monitoring, diagnosing, making corrective decisions and performing corrective action as circumstances required.
  
  - Required
• Demonstrated experience working independently. Experience must include identifying and resolving problems where independent decision-making and initiative were demonstrated.
  
  - Required
• Experience leading projects.
  
  - Preferred
• Proven thorough knowledge of refrigeration and all HVAC equipment.
  
  - Required
• Demonstrated ability to use technical reference materials including systems and building drawings/plans.
  
  - Required
• Demonstrated ability to use trade tools and test equipment.
  
  - Required
• Demonstrated ability to conduct plumbing repairs relative to HVAC equipment.
  
  - Required
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with third party contractors as well as colleagues and maintain good working relationships.
  
  - Required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management. Ability to remain calm and professional in demanding and challenging situations.
  
  - Required
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions.
  
  - Required
• Proven familiarity with local building/HVAC codes.
  
  - Preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve intricate HVAC issues.
  
  - Required
• Working knowledge of basic computer with the ability to retrieve emails, send emails and access the Company's intranet homepage.
  
  - Required
• Working knowledge of proprietary applications supporting mechanical systems and services. (i.e., Circon, Tracer, Yardi).
  
  - Preferred
• CFC Refrigeration Certification Upon Hire - Required
• HVAC Certification Or equivalent Upon Hire - Required

• Demonstrated ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, balance, climb and lift on a regular basis. Lifting includes raising objects from a lower to higher position or to move objects horizontally from position-to-position. Frequently lifting objects up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds…