HVAC TECHNICIAN

Classification: non-exempt, hourly Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Summary/Objective 

This position provides skilled Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading HVAC and Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) and equipment in accordance with industry best practices; ensuring that all work is done according to design specifications, state and local building codes, and applicable regulation. 

Essential Functions 

• Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings for the purpose of identifying the location of new and existing HVAC systems and determining the efficient installation of additional systems
• Cleans air conditioning and heating units (e.g. coils, condensation pans, drain lines, cooling towers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring units are operating efficiently, correctly and within safety guidelines.
• Coordinates with supervisor and other trades (e.g. inspectors, suppliers, contractors, district personnel, consultants, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects and work orders
• Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in HVAC systems and energy management control systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs ensuring responsive and corrective action for urgent building operation items, indoor air quality, thermal comfort parameters.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Installs HVAC equipment and systems (e.g. actuators, compressors, building control systems, DDC sensors, heat pumps, control panels, energy management control systems, pressure reducing valves, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities
• Maintains records (e.g. equipment repair history, work orders, test reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting required information.
• Monitors HVAC systems and their components (e.g. heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Performs emergence, predictive and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems
• Reports problems to Senior HVAC Technician.

Competencies

• Knowledge of pneumatics, chillers, boilers, air handlers, and HVAC systems
• Ability to use various power and hand tools
• Basic measuring
• Initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Time Management
• Decision Making
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand written and verbal instruction

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment 

• This job requires working in commercial spaces including but not limited to industrial, warehouse, and office environments.
• This position will require working indoors and outdoors in various climate conditions ranging from very hot to very cold with rain to very hot and humid. This may include confined locations.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Regularly requires sitting, walking, bending, and lifting for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must have a full range of body movements including the use of hands feet and fingers to handle or feel objects and must be capable of bending, reaching, and crouching.
• Able to handle or feel objects and use tools and equipment and must be capable of bending, reaching, crouching, climbing and crawling.
• Must have command of all five senses sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
• Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force.
• Must be able to use a ladder.

Required Education and Experience

• Driver’s license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Trade school
• Two (2) years’ experience doing general maintenance work in a commercial space.
• Three (3) years’ HVAC experience
• EPA universal refrigerant handling license
• Knowledge of code

Working Hours

Typical workweek is forty (40) hours per week. Work hours are determined by your supervisor. During peak times and seasonal extreme weather-related events, position may require longer hours.

Travel 

Travel within the local area is required.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

OLYMBEC USA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy), citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. All of our employees, other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

OLYMBEC USA also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to your supervisor. We will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious beliefs or practices.