Lead HVAC Technician

Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION

This position installs, maintains, and repairs commercial and residential HVAC systems in all buildings. Repairs and performs Plant Maintenance on large Hydronic, VRV, VRF, Citi-Multi systems, and Reheat Systems. Coordinates with other construction teams to install HVAC systems at the proper time in the construction process.

Director, Maintenance

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• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution or Journeyman equivalent technical certifications or vocational licenses in HVAC trade
• Formal training as an HVAC Technician or similar / equivalent in years of journeyman level experience above 10 years in HVAC field of study.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in HVACR.
• Four (4) year apprenticeship program.

• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license.

• HVAC EPA Certification Type - Universal
• State License:
  Restricted or Nonrestricted HVACR

• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Communication skills, including clarity, tact, courtesy, and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Ability to work from a ladder.
• Ability to install and assemble of any HVAC system based on technical specifications.
• Ability to make wiring connections safely and accurately.
• Ability to use the Asset Essentials work order system.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to create a comfortable and safe environment which allows the SCCPSS customer(s) to study, teach and learn at all facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform math computations needed in the HVAC trade.
• Ability to be on call and/or respond to emergency calls.
• Ability to work overtime when asked.
• Ability to communicate, interact, work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and/or engineering instructions to install HVAC units.
• Ability to apply knowledge of HVACR theory and components to resolve engineering issues.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications.
• Ability to work with principals, administrators, and other school personnel.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

Inspects electrical connections, contractors, relays, and operating/safety controls.

Reviews and uses manufacturer's recommendations for startup of new equipment.

Tests, repairs, and/or replaces all operating and safety controls.

Services, tests, installs, and repairs chill water pumps and condenser water pumps; cooling towers and cooling tower pumps; belts, bearings, shafts, and sheaves on colling towers and blower assemblies; heat pump, and straight cool split systems.

Checks and adds the proper refrigerant charge and oil levels on any and all HVAC equipment.

Inspects water cooled and air-cooled chillers; and troubleshoots, tests, and repairs as needed.

Tests cycle operating controls; troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces unloaders.

Services and repairs of all makes of air cooled and water-cooled chillers.

Services, repairs, and installs Liebert units (Computer room systems), gas heating systems, and package units.

Services, repairs, and installs all makes and models of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's); all makes and models of gas fired boilers; all makes and models of gas fired water heaters, tankless water heaters, and electric water heaters; all makes and models of ERV's, ERU's, forced air units, and make up air units; and all VRV, VRF, Citi-Multi, and Mini-Split systems.

Assists with construction/remodel plan reviews of HVAC projects.

Verifies work has been completed and work orders are closed out properly.

Works with outside vendors, engineers, contractors, and consultants on projects affecting HVAC Systems.

Supports the Director of Maintenance with Department goals and visions and help implement them.

Performs regular inspections to…