HVAC Technician II

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

In a safe, efficient and professional manner, the HVAC Technician will perform preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot and service commercial and industrial HVAC systems. Experience should include maintenance of ACU’s, AHU’s, heat pumps, VAV’s, DDC’s and ventilation systems. HVAC Technician I will perform tests, rounds and analysis of data to assure the equipment is functioning properly. Experience Maintaining chillers, boilers and kitchen equipment is a plus. Other duties include, but not limited to, evaluating systems and providing recommendations, maintaining a clean working environment, and other various duties as assigned by the Facility Maintenance Manager, while adhering to all safety and health standards. Must be able to work in a high paced team environment and possess good oral and written communication skills. Light plumbing responsibilities include troubleshooting drain and sewer issues, drain cleaning and clearing, jetting and auger lines. Candidate must have strong communication skills and be able to foster strong relationships with customers, vendors, and team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures efficient HVACR equipment maintenance according to established standards. Obtains, reads and comprehends sequence of operation of HVACR equipment/systems, controls schematics, blueprints, equipment service manuals and/or owners/maintenance manuals for efficient daily duties. Maintain, install, troubleshoot, repair, monitor operation and record readings of HVAC systems. Monitors BMS, checks for refrigerant system operation efficiency, stops/starts systems, operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges using best practice procedures, brazes refrigerant piping and lubricates fans, motors and linkages. Experience with Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units highly desired.

Analyzes and determines the root cause of any HVACR system problems/malfunctions. Inform appropriate parties of any problems/malfunctions reported or found in a timely and accurate manner. Takes corrective action as needed. Adds all remarks of problem found and how it was fixed/adjusted to the report. Also adds recommended future work. Completes/closes service report only after client is satisfied with the provided conditions.

Maintains accurate and timely equipment operating logs, lubrication logs, HVACR equipment operation and maintenance manuals, inventory of filters and belts and spare parts, air pressure drop differential logs across air filters and coils, refrigerant logbooks, chemical water treatment logs and refrigerant inventory. Maintains service tools and equipment in good and safe working order. Maintains clean work areas daily. Effectively orders the correct supplies as required for PM’s, maintenance, and repairs. Efficiently stocks vehicle or maintenance shop area with proper tools and critical parts. Efficiently maintains company equipment. Tracks vehicle maintenance needs and schedules as needed

Assists other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Works closely with CMMS planner/scheduler or recommends to supervisor how to optimize preventative maintenance tasking and program. Performs other various duties as assigned.

Follows safety practices, and utilize personal protective clothing and equipment as required by OSHA, at minimum as required by company. Knows the whereabouts of all emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, eyewash and shower stations, first aid supplies, breathing apparatus, etc.) Safely uses hand tools, power tools and test instruments to maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of equipment. Complies with departmental policy for safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials. Completes and submits job hazard analysis form prior to performing any maintenance or service work

Attends classes and seminars provided by OEM’s and assigned by the supervisor. Completes and submits timesheet and any other assigned paperwork accurately and on time. Communicates effectively to determine needs. Able to work the on-call rotation for after-hour’s emergency work.  Must be able to assist with snow removal.

Qualifications

Education

(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

High school diploma. Certified 2 year HVAC technical certificate or state approved HVAC license

Business Experience

     (prior years work/related experience)

HVAC experience working on Industrial/commercial type HVAC equipment /systems as the scope requires.

Licenses/Certifications

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must possess an EPA Universal Refrigeration License

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization. Bi-lingual is Spanish is a plus

Technical Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. Ladder and lift work required.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an environment where the following safety equipment is needed; steel toe shoes, hearing protection, noise protection, hardhat, eye protection, and hand protection. Abide by OSHA guidelines including lock-out/tag-out and HAZCOM guidelines and all other Viox/Customer driven safety initiatives.

Hours of work are solely defined and governed by business volume and contract schedules.

Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm in the face of the customer and subordinates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

Notice to Prospective Employees

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $35/hr - $40/hr

Other Compensation: this position is not bonus or commission eligible

 

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