HVAC Technician

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of facilities. Facility systems include all mechanical systems installed in/on the customer’s property and facilities, including HVAC systems, electrical equipment, building controls, and life safety equipment.

HVAC Technician

• Operations and maintenance of all HVAC heating, ventilation & air conditioning systems, including window units, AC units, VAVs, fan coil units, heat pumps, condensers, evaporators, rooftop units (RTUs), air cooled chillers, water cooled chillers, cooling towers and all associated rotating equipment such as pumps, fan motors, gearboxes, etc.
• Perform overall facility condition assessment of client owned facilities and grounds.
• Start up, regulate, repair and shut down equipment. Ensure that equipment operates safely and economically and within established limits by monitoring attached meters, gauges, and computerized controls. Manually control equipment and make the necessary adjustments.
• Use hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance ranging from a complete overhaul to replacing defective components that meet the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Record relevant events and facts concerning operation and maintenance in an equipment log.
• Detect potential mechanical problems by observing and listening to the pitch of the machinery.
• Routinely check safety devices, identifying and correcting any trouble that develops.
• Develop a strong customer service‑oriented relationship with client, employees and managers.
• Solve client facilities‑related problems.
• Conduct day‑to‑day activities necessary to provide for the safety and comfort of the facility occupants.
• Maintain a spare parts inventory to include maintenance supplies, hardware, air filters, belts, motors, pumps, in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs to protect the value and extend the life of all facility equipment to insure cost‑effective operation.
• Report all equipment failures to your supervisor.
• Report all potential liability situations to supervisor.
• When scheduled, maintain on‑call status 24‑hrs daily for immediate action pertaining to critical systems failure.
• Report all emergency situations to client and to C&W SERVICES management.
• Exhibit good personal grooming, including proper maintenance of company uniforms.
• Practice client security regulations and procedures.
• Provide project supervision of subcontractors.
• Must be able to work in a team‑oriented / safety conscious environment. “Safety First” expectations include but are not limited to:
• Pre‑Job Hazardous Assessment
• Job Risk Review
• Performing Audits and Observations
• Assist Team with other duties that could include plumbing, general maintenance, room setups on occasion.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or approved GED.
• 3 years experience demonstrating a mechanical aptitude acquired through previous job experience or vocational schooling.
• 3‑5 Years experience with a refrigerant recovery license and HVAC certification is desired.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate a company vehicle in a safe manner and hold a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must also pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, climb flights of stairs, work from elevated areas, and wear a respirator when required by the job. A full range of body motion is required, including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination sufficient to operate hand tools and industrial machinery such as a truck or forklift.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

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