HVAC Technician Lead

Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking a HVAC Technician Lead for our business located in Lewistown, PA. 

First Quality offers excellent benefits including:

• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance that starts day ONE!

• On the job training

• 120 Hours (appx. 3 weeks!) Paid Vacation after two months of employment

• PTO - 3 days per year

• Quarterly incentives

• Tuition assistance

• Parental Leave - 6 weeks 100% paid

• 401k plus employer match up to 4%

• Onsite cafeteria

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8 Hour Days

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment necessary for the building’s operation.  Ensures that HVAC systems are kept in good repair.  Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for Facilities HVAC Systems.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes necessary preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoots and repairs problems.
• Maintains water treatment operation of chiller systems.
• Performs necessary electrical/mechanical equipment calibrations.
• Responds to complaints regarding HVAC equipment and adjusts or repairs when necessary.
• Maintains pumps, cooling towers, fans, water filters, chilled water air handling units, equipment having direct expansion refrigeration, water to water heat exchangers, and other related equipment.
• Performs electrical, pipefitting and component device repairs to HVAC systems.
• Performs refrigerant recovery when necessary.
• Carries and responds to company cell phone, and returns to work when a major problem with equipment is encountered on off-shifts or weekends.
• Develops and executes small capital projects (i.e. new AC unit installations).
• Works with contractors and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Group Lead fill-in
• Facilities resource
• PM Leader
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning equipment.
• Strong knowledge of tools and test equipment related to plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.
• Standard computer knowledge utilizing Windows based software.
• Standard verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision, given proper instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to climb ladders and use lift equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and experience requirements:

• Two years technical or vocational school.
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 1 and 2 are necessary.  Type 3 Certification is preferred, but not necessary.
• Three years of work experience or a combination of schooling, demonstrated skills, and experience working with plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawl, crouching throughout shift.
• Occasional climbing and reaching.
• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
• Frequent pushing and pulling with arms throughout the shift, including materials requiring up to 15 pounds of force to maneuver.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of 20-40lbs from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead.
• Work outside as required by equipment locations, lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs.
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Operation of cranes, hoists, hand trucks, roll manipulators, powered industrial trucks throughout shift.
• Continuous housekeeping