HVAC Technician II

Come join our team as an HVAC Technician II! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As as employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401k, disability insurance and paid holidays.

Summary: The HVAC Technician II is responsible for installing and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems as well as monitoring, maintaining and repairing plumbing and sewage systems. The HVAC Technician  openly gives and receives truthful feedback, shares helpful knowledge with teammates, goes the extra mile, and represents Martin’s by being an ambassador of superior quality and service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties as assigned.

* Monitors refrigeration system daily for performance efficiency. Makes adjustments to mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system to maintain efficiency.

* Works from sketches and blueprints to build code standards.

* Checks and tests various equipment to determine flow pressures and temperatures of steam, water, gases and other liquids within refrigeration operating system.

* Starts system, observes operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.

* Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.

* Inspects structure to ascertain obstruction to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.

* Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members.

* Checks and tests various equipment to determine flow pressures and temperatures of steam, water, gases and other liquids within operating system.

* Adds chemicals such as caustic, sulfuric acid, or superfloc A130 to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.

* Inspects equipment or monitors operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.

* Collects and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment.

* Operates and adjusts controls on equipment to clarify water and process or dispose of sewage.

* Maintains, repairs, and lubricates equipment, using hand tools and power tools.

* Cleans and maintains tanks and other work areas using hand tools and power tools.

* Monitors and adjusts pH levels using specified chemicals.

* Responds to "call-in" request for service.

* Works flexible hours to meet project/task deadlines.

* Adheres to safety, food safety, quality and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.

* Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

* High School Diploma or GED;

* Two to four years of air conditioning and commercial refrigeration service;

* Knowledge on/using HVAC/Plumbing Systems such as: Compressed Air Systems, Boiler Systems, Centralized Comfort Cooling, Industrial Refrigeration System, DAF System, etc.;

* Basic Welding Skills;

* Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

* EPA Refrigerant Handling

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer