HVAC TECH APPRENTICE

Job Summary

The HVAC Maintenance Technician performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties related to the facilities engineering and maintenance functions and is assigned to work for a Supervisor, Foreman, and/or Master Mechanic on a regular basis. Incumbent is guided by a comprehensive and proven skill in one trade as evident by possession of an appropriate license from the state. Within the incumbent’s chosen trade, he/she will work independently to analyze and correct complex problems and ensure that non-license workers perform work in a manner consistent with correct work practices. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
o    Performs a mixed workload consisting of preventative maintenance and non-complex reactive repairs.
o    Updates work statuses and documents tasks completed in the CMMS utilizing a mobile device. 
o    Helps determine manpower, material needs, and deadlines for jobs and projects. 
o    Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, and diagnoses malfunction of HVAC, electrical and mechanical building systems, sterilizers, food service equipment, sprinkler and standpipe systems, transport systems, electronic signaling systems, fire alarm systems and similar plant and specialty equipment items 
o    Assists in making decisions on all repairs and reports major problems to the Maintenance Supervisor, Foreman, and Manger as appropriate. 
o    Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, or the facilities of any related systems, using power & hand tools and other necessary equipment. 
o    Reviews outside vendor projects and makes punch lists. 
o    Analyzes and corrects complex building system problems and electro/mechanical problems related to utilities. 
o    Supports project management activity as needed. 
o    Responds to emergency problems in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed. 
o    Maintains logs, performs rounds, and completes P.M. work orders, tests, and inspections. 
o    Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems. 
o    Maintains shops and mechanical areas in a clean and safe manner. 
o    Preforms other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 
o    1 year experience as an HVACTechnician in an a commercial setting
o    Experience working with blueprints and schematics. Valid driver’ s license. 
o    A general understanding of electro-mechanical equipment. 
o    Rudimentary ability to utilize hand-operated construction equipment. 
o    Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop and perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time. 

Working Conditions: 
o    Some exposure to elevated degrees of high heat, noise, dust, dirt and/or areas requiring infection control. 
o    Requires meeting deadlines for completion of work on a daily basis. 
o    Must be able to work all hours, including weekends and nights, as necessary, in order to maintain facility at the appropriate and safe level.