HVAC Technician Level 1

Responsibilities

• When provided with the necessary service literature, has the technical expertise to service, perform maintenance and repair most:
   

  • DX equipment up to 100 tons

  • Packaged, water-cooled AC units up to 150 tons

  • Water source heat pumps and associated equipment

  • Computer room type units with self-contained humidifiers and controls

  • Gas fired and electric heating systems found in commercial equipment up to 150 tons

  • Pneumatic, electronic and modular DDC control systems generally associated with commercial HVAC systems

  • Air handling equipment including VAV systems typically found in larger commercial systems
     

• Starts system, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system

• Provides repair of requested equipment which includes replacement or adjustment of defective or work parts/components in order to return systems to fully operational

• Performs proper evaluation and diagnosis of malfunctioning equipment at customer sites; which may include bringing questionable situations with equipment and/or customers to the immediate supervisor's attention

• Performs site start-up services for newly installed commercial equipment

• Consistently contacts base after each call, keeping the dispatcher informed at all time as to your job status, checking in at the end of the day and getting next day job assignment before leaving for the day

• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance services as determined by customer

• Performs cleaning of condenser and evaporator coils, fan and ductwork

• Inspects, adjusts and replaces fan belts on motors

• Installs wiring to connect components to electric power source

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; express excellent communication and customer service skills; demonstrate strong initiative; and ability to work in both a team and individual environment, while consistently adhering to Operating Procedures and ensuring customer satisfaction.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

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• High School or Trade School Graduate or GED

• Holds a Universal Refrigerant Card (Type I or Universal)

• At least 10 years of commercial experience

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level determined by management

• Must maintain a flexible working schedule, including weekend on call rotation for stand by emergency service per rotation schedule

• Appearance must be clean and neat at all times

• Truck and all equipment must be clean at all times

• Abide by safety rules and regulations, including courteous and defensive driving

• Responsible for maintaining company tools in accordance with company policies and procedures

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Benefits

Along with a competitive pay structure, we offer all employees comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, disability insurance, retirement plan, vacation, company provided cell phone, laptop and car allowance for company vehicle or mileage.