HVAC Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Install and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks
• May lead and direct the work of others
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Generally required knowledge includes HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques
• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent BJU in an ethical and professional manner
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people
• Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment on a job site
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Professional in appearance and presentation
• Effective in oral and written communication
• PC experience required and the ability to program HVAC related software

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Freon certification
• C.E. in HVAC

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Drive a motorized vehicle
• Work around machines
• Work above floor level
• Exposed to dust, fumes, gases
• Exposed to marked changes in temperature
• Work outdoors in varying weather
• Repetitive foot movement to operate foot controls
• Repetitive hand movements (fine grasp, fine manipulation, grasp and pull)
• Frequent head and neck rotations