HVAC Technician

Company Philosophy:

The company has built its reputation in the marketplace by demanding high standards for all of its employees. The company’s success is measured by its integrity, honesty, quality products at a fair price with exemplary service to its customers.  This position requires an individual that excels in leadership and is a team player with a superb skill set.  Beyond the technical qualifications of the position it is important that the individual demonstrates a character with strong family values and a willingness to build a solid working relationship with hands-on ownership. 

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 by sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
• Occasional climbing of steps/ladders.
• Able to work in dusty, wet, hot environments on occasion.
• Able to work in confined spaces, man holes and overhead ductwork.
• Working in hot and cold as well as wet and humid areas.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender