FACILITIES HVAC TECHNICIAN

GENERAL FUNCTION: Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation, and adjustment of HVAC systems and related equipment within the facility. Responsible for air quality systems from installation to end-of-life by performing maintenance, warranty and emergency repairs.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities:

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including, and electrically operated air- conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers.
• Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, and safety valves.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels.
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required.
• Respond to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns or facilities issues.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years' experience or a technical college degree in HVAC technician.
  
  

Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of District heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities.

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
• Diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning units.
• Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports.
• Lift heavy objects.
  
  

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: High School diploma or GED Certificate required. Certification in quality control is preferred. Five years of documentable HVAC journeyman level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade required. Valid driver’s license required. Refrigeration certification required (Mainstream or equivalent certification).

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.