HVAC Technician

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Plant Operations is responsible for the maintenance and repair of building automation systems and components. Duties include identifying repair/replacement needs necessary to maintain equipment and systems, providing necessary information on the proper uses of the equipment, and ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner. Produces related documentation, oversees contractors as related to HVAC systems, and completes numerous special projects as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies repair/replacement needs necessary to maintain building automation system/ HVAC equipment and systems.
  • Works with and trains HVAC technician II as applicable.
  • Repairs or coordinates repair/replacement of equipment and systems as necessary.
  • Installs systems and related equipment for the purpose of providing comfort inside facilities.
  • Confers with department leadership, engineers, and quality assurance personnel to resolve problems and recommend measures to improve operations and condition of machines and equipment.
  • Responds to emergency calls during off-hours with a sense of urgency.
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
  • Develops and carries out preventive maintenance program in conjunction with department leadership and maintenance staff.
  • Maintains records of planned and completed maintenance, including on demand and emergency repairs.
  • Reviews manufacturers' service manuals, usage schedules, and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventive maintenance.
  • Inspects operating equipment and machines for conformance with conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
• Interaction and scheduling
  • Prioritizes and schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of tools and equipment to minimize downtime and maximize customer comfort; ensures continuous operation of equipment when possible.
  • Coordinates with leadership, requestor and other trades for purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
  • Meets with contractors and engineers or other professionals for the purpose of discussing new installations, renovations, or other aspects of project.
  • Communicates proper use and care of equipment to maintenance staff and end users as appropriate.
• Maintains tools and materials necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
  • Maintains relationship with vendors in ordering supplies and Materials.
  • Identifies, requests, and orders equipment and supplies needed to perform duties.
  • Maintains accurate records of materials used for each job.
  • Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for availability at the job site.
  • Estimates costs of labor, parts, and supplies to be used during repairs and scheduled maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of high school education.
• Specialty skills to include ten years related experience and training with emphasis on commercial equipment.
• Valid HVAC Certification CFC, I, II, III, Universal.
• Knowledge of maintenance repair work, including unskilled electrical, plumbing, carpentry, associated hand and power tools and equipment, and appropriate safety practices.
• Ability to use machine tools such as, saber saw, circular saw, table saw, hand drills, bench drills, sanders, table and hand grinders, and digital multi-meter.
• Ability to use equipment such as, hand and floor plumbing drain snakes, multiple designed ladders, scaffolding, and genie-lift.
• Ability to drive and operate a commercial work bucket truck and forklift.
• Ability to perform tasks in low, high, and tight spaces such as, closets, windows, crawl spaces under floors and above ceilings, stairwells, equipment rooms, building exteriors, and roofs.
• Ability to handle exposure to:
  • Dirt, dust, and grease
  • Electricity
  • Climatic weather.
  • Various chemicals such as drain cleaners, glues, paint, etc.
  • Equipment with moving parts and loud noise.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  ability to lift up to 100 lbs. (50 lbs on a regular basis), carry, reach, sit, write, climb, hear, pull, read, stand, drive, kneel, push, see, stoop, and walk.
• Mental Requirements: compare, evaluate, interpret, organize, analyze, decide, inspect, measure, plan, work independently, calculate, diagnose, instruct, negotiate, problem solve.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative.
• Experience in materials and parts procurement and inventory management.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook helpful.
• Ability to use related office equipment, including PC monitor, keyboard and printer, telephone, copier, fax, calculator.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including communicating technical information in non-technical terms.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Sound professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Organization,…