HVAC Technician

Position: HVAC Technician I
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…