HVAC Field Installer — Projects

Department: Service Department

Reports To: HVAC Project Manager or Service Manager

Summary

This individual is responsible for the installation of residential and commercial HVACR systems, utilizing knowledge of equipment application, refrigeration theory, duct design and layout, control systems, pipe fitting, and structural layouts. 

Job functions and duties (other duties may be assigned)

Works without direct supervision while on assignments.

Ensures customer satisfaction.

Uses a variety of hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to mount, assemble and repair units.

Uses power tools and computers.

Identifies, analyzes, and repairs equipment, instruments and products at a customer's location.

Performs installations and modifications, planned maintenance, site surveys, as directed.

Maintains stock of inventory, company equipment, and documents all service-related activities, including report writing.

Provides re-training and follow-up training at customer sites.

Provides sales leads and or identifies direct sales opportunities.

Determines which parts to order for repairs and the timeliness of need.

Studies industry literature, manuals and training materials to continue developing understanding of the HVAC industry.

Attends referred training programs designed to further working knowledge of the industry.

Goes above and beyond to demonstrate desire to improve level of technical abilities.

Performs vehicle maintenance, as necessary.

Delivers parts to job sites, as necessary.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required of a HVAC Field Technician — Apprentice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience 

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; or equivalent experience

EPA refrigerant handling and Natural gas certified

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

 Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages, as well as draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, schedule, oral or diagram form.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license

EPA approved Universal Technician Certification (preferred)

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.

The employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; the employee is also regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to manipulate, feel and twist and arms to reach and pull. 

The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities include the ability to see well up close and at a distance, the ability to distinguish colors, good peripheral vision and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of a HVAC Field Technician — Apprentice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and in possible extreme weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage) and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work Availability and Requirements

Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

Regular travel requirements with occasional overnight travel.