Job Details

HVAC Technician

Primary Purpose:

To aid the Master HVAC Technician in carrying out the repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance of all HVAC Equipment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education/Certification: High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Minimum Experience: 5 years in commercial-industrial trade

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Must be able to accurately diagnose problems with HVAC equipment and make necessary repairs. Should have certification of completion of study courses in HVAC sponsored by manufacturer or accredited school.

Must have EPA Certification for proper refrigerant use.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Receive and complete work orders as assigned by the Supervisor.
2. Initiate work on HVAC equipment by personal inspection and observation of needed repair or maintenance.
3. Assist HVAC Supervisor in keeping records and reports.
4. Maintain all HVAC work areas and equipment in a clean and neat condition.
5. Inform supervisor of major HVAC repairs/replacement needs of HVAC equipment in buildings assigned to Journeyman.
6. Attend schools, seminars, and etc. to improve job knowledge.
7. Assist co-workers in performances of their duties or in their absence.
8. Safeguard tools and equipment assigned to his trust.
9. Communicate with assigned building principals regularly to determine needs/concerns about HVAC equipment.
10. Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to perform any additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Equipment Used:

Small hand tools, drills, testing instruments, vacuum pump, refrigeration recovery equipment, acetylene/oxygen equipment.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

Strenuous walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting - over 45 pounds. Responsibilities of the position can cause and require irregular work hours.

Environment:

Work outside and inside: exposure to hot and cold temperatures; work with high temperature and low temperature equipment; work in confined space; work with high pressure and high voltage equipment