HVAC Service Technician

McKenney’s is the Southeast’s most trusted name in facility construction, operation, and maintenance. For over 75 years, our proven approach has ensured high-quality, energy-efficient solutions at every stage of a building—Design, Build, Controls & Monitoring, and Maintenance & Repair. We offer expertise in HVAC, process piping, plumbing, and building automation and control systems, as well as service and maintenance. We have our own in-house engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning resources to ensure cost-effective delivery of the highest quality solutions.

Due to tremendous growth and opportunity, McKenney's Inc. is actively looking to hire a team of new HVAC Service Technicians to join the existing team in Charlotte, NC. 

 DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Install, diagnose, inspect, repair, maintain, and service a wide variety of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Repair and maintain hot water systems, wall heaters, ventilation units and air conditioning units.
• Replace fans, belts, motors, gaskets, filters, and compressors.
• Adjust and install switches, gauges, thermostats, valves, tubing, transformers, pressure regulators, controllers, and other parts.
• Descale tubing, cut and thread pipe, make pipe and electrical connections.
• Add refrigerants and oil; test for defective parts; make electrical repairs related to air conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment.
• Determine requirements for parts, materials, supplies, tools and equipment; establish cost of repairs and equipment replacement; check and test new equipment.
• Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in a safe and orderly condition.
• Perform related duties that are assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years’ of Apprentice School or a Technical School degree, or a combination of journey-level experience.
• Valid driver’s license. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability during the term of employment.
•  Must  be proficient in light to medium tonnage (10-50) with a desire to learn heavier tonnage (100+) systems and machinery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Standard practices and theory of the HVAC trade
• Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC systems.
• Applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations of state and local authorities pertaining to HVAC
• Air compressors and pneumatic controls.
• Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to HVAC trade.
• Soldering techniques
• Health and Safety regulations
• Basic record-keeping techniques
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• CFC Certification
• Technicians should have solid electrical, mechanical and HVAC experience.
• Ability to climb and work at heights, walking, and standing for extended periods of time, lifting, bending, pushing, and moving objects up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments; must also be able to drive in various conditions to conduct work.

• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and related equipment.
• Calibrate systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
• Diagnose defects and install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units.
• Interpret and work from plans, diagrams, blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, and specifications
• Follow oral/written instructions and directions
• Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work independently with little direction
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Maintain routine records

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Ability to climb and work at heights, walking, and standing for extended periods of time, bending, pushing, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments; must also be able to drive in various conditions to conduct work in extreme elements
• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to