HVAC Technician

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Performs maintenance and repair on a variety of heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning units involving electrical and plumbing along with heat and coolant principles. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Assists residents and associates to ensure completion of work orders.
• Maintains and repairs HVAC units – commercial and residential, as well as light commercial refrigeration.
• Replaces or repairs defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, filters, fuses and electrical wiring to repair units. Builds filter frames.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and vents ensuring elimination of mold and dust.
• Handles various refrigerants.
• Participates in environmental training and respirator usage as needed.
• Documents and tracks trends and completion rates for HVAC preventative maintenance tasks.
• Available on‑call for emergencies, rotating weekends and evenings, and for snow removal as needed.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of HVAC experience.
• EPA Level I or Level II certificate within 90 days after employment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
• Basic algebra, geometry and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well, gets along with others and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.

• Extreme cold or heat temperatures for more than one hour.
• High noise levels requiring shouting to be heard.
• Vibration of extremities or whole body.
• Hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, high places, chemicals.
• Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Requires respirator for certain tasks.
• Work in narrow aisles, spaces, crawl spaces, manholes and enclosed rooms.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• May assist other departments in declared emergency situations.

• Very heavy work – up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, 20 lbs constantly.
• Visual acuity to operate machines.
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and poles.
• Balancing on narrow, slippery surfaces.
• May need to stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, stand and walk long distances.
• May need to lift, push, pull and perform repetitive motions.
• May need to talk, listen and understand spoken instructions.
• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands and fingers.

Reports to a Facilities Lead or the Manager of Maintenance.

EOE/D/V
• Nicotine‑Free Workplace
• Post‑Offer background check and health screening required.

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Job type:
Full‑time
• Experience level:
Entry level
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care