What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Chiller and Boiler HVAC Technician position at Estes Heating and Air Conditioning Inc?
Description
Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Inspect chillers and ancillary equipment (cooling towers, pumps, air handlers) using testing instruments to evaluate operating parameters.
- Maintenance & Repair: Perform complex preventative maintenance, including tube brushing, refrigerant leak testing, oil analysis, and compressor teardowns/rebuilds.
- System Optimization: Adjust controls and calibrate Building Automation Systems (BAS) to maximize energy efficiency and reliability.
- Compliance: Handle refrigerants strictly in accordance with environmental regulations (requires EPA certification).
- Safely perform preventative maintenance visits to Este’s customers, servicing a variety of HVAC equipment including split systems, water source heat pumps, rooftop units, computer room air conditioners, mini-split systems, packaged systems and chillers and boilers. Will also need to be able to perform high level repairs, replace compressors, bearings, different motors and other skilled repairs in a timely manner.
- Must be able to reclaim/recover refrigerant, check pressures, pull vacuums and add refrigerant (split systems and RTU's)
- Experience with RTU start-up, checking rotation, etc
- Experience needed with equipment troubleshooting and repair on different types and brands of equipment
- Must have knowledge/experience working with low voltage controls, (thermostats, sensors, smoke detectors, equipment control boards, etc). Must be able to read wiring diagrams.
- Good communication skills to educate customers effectively in regards to the explanation of repairs, charges and/or other available products/services.
- Work closely with the dispatcher and other team members in a professional and efficient manner.
- Complete invoices, time sheets, and other paperwork as required.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as needed. Respond to emergency calls as required, on call rotation.
- Limit call-backs to under 3% of all diagnostic calls run by technician.
Requirements
Education Required:
- Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma or GED
- Trade school and/or apprenticeship experience preferred.
- EPA License
Technical Competencies Required:
- HVAC Commercial Service: 3 - 5 years, specifically with commercial chillers and boilers
- Knowledge of air-cooled and water-cooled centrifugal or screw chillers
Other Competencies Required:
- Lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Climbing heights up to 30 feet
- Navigating tight, enclosed spaces
- Working in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain)
- Negotiating
- Organizational Agility
- Priority Setting
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Business Acumen
Salary : $40 - $45