Commercial HVAC Maintenance Lead Technician

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

What you will do:

Leads HVAC Technicians and related employees in performance standards and completion of HVAC related projects.

Participates in handling known troubled operating equipment with technicians to expertly troubleshoot and provide repairs needed.

Ensures proper observance of safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Analyze, plan, and perform preventive maintenance of HVAC systems

Plan shutdowns for maintenance and repair pumps including chill water, heating water systems

Troubleshoot, repair, install and make modifications to HVAC systems

Conduct necessary tests, including standard industry approved trouble shooting methods to determine malfunctions and/or causes of breakdowns of all assigned equipment; remove, repair, or replace faulty parts, subassemblies and major components; retest equipment with repaired or replaced components and make required adjustments and/or corrections to restore complete/proper operation.

Recommend and/or order necessary parts and supplies for installation, service, repair, and maintenance of all assigned equipment.

Instruct and advise users of proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Report, organize and maintain all necessary records of materials purchased/work performed to service, repair, maintain and operate all equipment, including applicable records/paperwork associated with EPA mandates and refrigerant transition/recovery.

Perform general maintenance tasks as needed.

Perform and maintain work to local, state, and Federal codes.

Observe safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attend classes and seminars (classroom or online) to update skills.

Support emergency response, after-hours work, weekends, holidays, or extended hours as operational needs require.

Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility Hand Tools Power Tools Refrigerant Gauges Ladders and Lifts Multimeter Computerized  maintenance management system (FAMIS
360)
This position requires a 40-hour work week schedule; also, may require over time as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have direct supervisory authority. However, the Lead Commercial HVAC Preventive Maintenance Technician provides day-to-day field guidance, technical direction, PM coordination, and work quality support for HVAC technicians and related employees.

Experience/ Education

Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED Minimum 4 years’ HVAC maintenance experience

Available for on-call and rotating schedule.

Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Must pass background check requirements.

EPA universal refrigerant certification.

Effective in installing and troubleshooting heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units.

Adept at balancing air and ware treatment systems in accordance to HVAC protocols.

Core understanding of determining causes of malfunctions and correcting them properly

Strong background in reading and interpreting instructions and safety procedures associated with HVAC processes

Highly experienced in handling electronic and mechanical systems effectively

Well versed in installing and repairing pumps, motors, fan coils and piping

Knowledge and ability to perform preventative and general maintenance tasks on HVAC systems

Solid knowledge of using hand and power tools

Must have the physical skills…