HVAC Tech - Skilled Trade

Highly skilled HVAC/R Technician with 7-10 years of hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC/R systems. This role involves ensuring efficient operation of HVAC/R equipment and performing preventive maintenance. The technician will also supervise two assistants and report directly to the HVAC Systems Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

* Install, inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC systems, including residential and commercial air conditioning units, furnaces, ventilation systems, boilers, chillers, and air handling units (AHUs), as well as refrigeration systems like walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and reach-in coolers.

* Inspect mechanical components like motors, compressors, dampers, and belts to ensure smooth operation and performance.

* Identify and resolve electrical problems, such as faulty control boards, contractors, thermostats, relays, transformers, sensors, and capacitors, to maintain proper system function.
• Check refrigerant levels, inspect filter driers for blockages and ensure proper function of metering devices, to maintain optimal system charge and efficient operation using gauges and interpreting pressure-temperature (PT) charts.

* Conduct brazing when replacing components such as compressors, metering devices, filter driers, condenser units, or evaporator coils, ensuring proper sealing and optimal system performance.

* Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals for system diagnostics and repairs.

* Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning coils, verifying refrigerant levels, and conducting system performance tests to proactively identify and resolve system inefficiencies.

* Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, tools, and service vans to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

* Maintain records of all repairs and maintenance tasks using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

* Ensure compliance with company safety standards and government regulations.

* Safely add, remove, and recover refrigerants in compliance with EPA regulations.

* Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians when needed.

Requirements:

* 7-10 years of experience in HVAC/R, with strong expertise in refrigerants and refrigeration systems.

* Experience with Residential units, Roof top units, Air Handling Units, Walk-in Coolers and Freezers, Ice Machines, boilers, and chillers.

* Proficiency in brazing and refrigerant management.

* HVAC certification or equivalent technical education.

* EPA 608 Universal certification for handling refrigerants.

* Experience with HVAC controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is a plus.

* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor assistant technicians.

* Flexible schedule, including on-call availability for emergency repairs outside of regular hours, with occasional weekend work to meet operational demands