Description

General Summary

The Refrigeration/HVAC Technician is responsible for processing and completing work orders, installing new refrigeration systems, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing equipment maintenance. The position will be required to manage and recommend equipment upgrades and alternate cooling units. This position will skillfully install, repair, and maintain refrigeration equipment with the least amount of down-time.

Advanced knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems, good mechanical skills, and excellent troubleshooting skills are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, 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 boilers, gas 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, safety valves, and automatic gas 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.
• Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines.
• 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.
• Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
2. Five (5) years of documentable HVAC journeyman level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
3. Knowledge of carpentry, painting, knowledge of appropriate regulatory requirements.
4. Must have general knowledge of building services. Must be mechanically inclined.
5. Prefer light electrical experience.
6. At least three years previous experience including janitorial work/maintenance or related trade in a commercial setting.
7. Willing to be trained on safety related requirements and standards
8. Ability to make minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
9. General knowledge of how to use housekeeping tools, equipment and supplies.
10. Ability to be a self-starter and work with limited supervision.
11. A positive attitude and mature personality conducive to working effectively as a team player.
12. Computer Skills a plus for handling work order requests and invoicing
13. Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
14. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. 
15. Must be flexible, available, and dependable.