HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Under the direction of the Vice President of Facilities, the HVAC Technician applies vast and varied technical knowledge in the area of heating and air conditioning maintenance. Responsible for completing assigned work tickets classified as level 1 in a timely, efficient, accurate and high-quality manner while demonstrating professionalism and good customer service.

High school diploma, GED or suitable equivalent required.

Post-secondary technical training preferred.

EPA, HVAC Excellence, NATE, OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, CFESA certification a plus.

5+ year commercial HVAC experience.

Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Proficient electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in reading schematics and work plans.

Ability to work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no notice.

Physically agile, dexterous, and able to work in confined spaces.

Proficient (I) and Excellent (II) written and verbal communication skills.

Effective problem-solving abilities (II).

Must be well-organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks (II).

This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong knowledge of the tools and techniques used to maintain, diagnose problems, and repair HVAC/R and associated electrical systems.

Experience repairing up to 50 ton units and multi stage systems.

Working knowledge of boilers.

Experience repairing refrigeration systems, ice makers, and VAV boxes.

Knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, and microprocessor control systems.

Ability to calibrate and test thermostats and DDC controls.

Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, and equipment manuals.

Proficient in the evacuation, recovery, and charging of refrigerants.

Ability to perform combustion analysis on gas fired equipment.

Proficient in the safe use of hand and power tools.

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Demonstrate ability and willingness to take on responsibility.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to work on-call hours as necessary.

Proficient with computers.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Safe driving skills with the ability to serve on call as needed.

Ability to exhibit initiative in asking questions, making recommendations and independently handling or seeking new assignments.

Record keeping/writing skills to maintain accurate, up-to-date maintenance logs so that information is readily researched and retrieved.

Ability to exhibit initiative in reporting maintenance concerns to Supervisor.

Organizational skills to determine workload priorities and complete a variety of tasks comprising a heavy workload in a timely manner.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work as a team player to interact and assist all employees as necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger/handle/feel. Regularly required to stand and walk often. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee must have the ability to work at heights and on ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work in a nonsmoking environment.

Maintain a valid driver's…