HVAC Technician III

Location: City of Niagara Falls
The HVAC Technician III shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, apparatus, and electrical components of machinery, equipment and the site by following electrical codes, manuals, schematics diagrams, blueprints and other specifications. Involves the hands-on assembly and disassembly of component parts and machinery in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
** 1.
Responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, dismantlement and repairs to all types of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and related equipment including refrigeration compressors, pumps, condensers, air handling units, cooling towers and associated controls, wiring and piping.
2.
Locate source of trouble in any type of HVAC equipment by testing and inspecting for mechanical or electrical failure.  Dismantle, inspect, repair, replace, or adjust faulty parts, piping, and control wiring on HVAC equipment such as cooling towers, air handling units, heating and chilling coils, condensers, pumps, refrigeration compressors, filters, and controls.  Reassemble, test, and adjust equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics.  

Clean, paint and secure equipment for optimum operation.  Make all necessary mechanical repairs to equipment being serviced.  Make all mechanical tests required.  Make necessary filter changes on schedule or as required.  Fabricate parts, as required using machine and hand tools common to the trade.
3.
Receive drawings, diagrams, specifications, and instructions covering the schedules and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be performed.  Inspect and test all HVAC and related equipment to determine extent to damage and the nature of repairs required.  Analyze all types of drawings, wiring, and pneumatic schematic to determine material or replacement need, and assembly specifications and methods.  Plan details of working procedure and determine tools and materials required.  

Select a logical approach to “troubleshooting” and repair problems.  Answer trouble calls.  4.
Consider all safety precautions and plan work to cause a minimum interference of operations.  Plan and perform work requiring a thorough working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, HVAC principles, and principles of operations and application of equipment, etc.  Maintain performance and maintenance records of HVAC equipment.
5.
Utilization of equipment and tools to maintain HVAC systems including Coil cleaning machine, tube puncher, chiller bundle jetter, torches, ,Die injection, Voltmeter and Pressure gauges for gases.
6.
Perform all levels of preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on building equipment as required or needed.  Must be able to troubleshoot control issues and load programs.
7.
Perform other related duties as required such as Building Management control systems, Computer to order inventory and repair parts.
8.
Maintain a current understanding of all policy and guidelines regarding information security including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy.  Understand and comply with all information security policies and procedures at all times.  9.
Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times.  Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff.  10.
Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.  11.
Must complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.  12.
Attend all necessary meetings.  13.
Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.  Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

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* QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

** Education/

Experience:

1.
Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.  2.
High school diploma or its equivalency required.  3.
Must possess and retain an ARI Certification for HVAC Technician-Type:  Universal.  4.
Candidate must have ten years of previous hands-on HVAC experience.  Knowledge and experience in commercial HVAC applications required.
5.
Must be well versed in the interpretation and implementation of the National Electrical Code, the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code, National Fire Prevention Association and Occupational Safety and Health Association; a plus.
* a.
HVAC: A working knowledge of HVAC is essential, specifically air-cooled units and knowledge of air flow.  Thorough understanding of controls, chillers, Boilers, air filtration, dust collection and HEPA filtering systems, pipe fitting and sheet metal installation and repairs.
* b.
Electrical:  Must have in-depth experience in…