What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician position at WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO OF HOU?
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Job title |
HVAC Technician |
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Reports to |
Corporate Facilities Manager |
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Classification |
Non-exempt |
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Schedule |
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week |
Summary/Objective
The HVAC Technician is responsible for supporting the facilities team by performing HVAC diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs across company properties. This role serves as a technical resource by evaluating repair recommendations, validating vendor quotes, troubleshooting equipment issues, and helping ensure cost-effective maintenance solutions.
Essential Functions
- Perform minor HVAC repairs, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for commercial facilities.
- Inspect and verify HVAC issues to determine appropriate repair solutions.
- Review vendor recommendations and evaluate repair estimates to ensure repairs are necessary, accurate, and cost-effective.
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors for major HVAC repairs and maintenance projects.
- Perform preventative maintenance to improve system performance and extend equipment life.
- Respond to facility maintenance requests and assist with general building maintenance tasks beyond HVAC when required.
- Will assist with general maintenance requests as needed
- Any other duties assigned
Competencies
- HVAC System Troubleshooting
- Technical Problem Solving
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Preventive Management
- Safety & Compliance
Supervisory Responsibility
The HVAC Technician has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Working conditions
Work Environment
This position requires working in commercial facilities and occasional residential properties in both indoor and outdoor environments. The role involves standing, walking, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in varying weather conditions and confined spaces. The technician must follow all safety procedures, wear appropriate PPE, and travel between company locations as needed.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and able to effectively communicate within a warehouse setting. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, time TBD. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
Qualifications:Education and Experience
- Certified License HVAC Certification
- 5 or more years of experience.
- High School Diploma required