HVAC Technician

Description

This is a direct placement full-time position with Landis Mechanical.

Primary Function:
Our mechanical company is growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking an experienced HVAC/R Technician to join our team. In this position, the technician will be responsible for all aspects of the commercial and industrial installation, maintenance, inspection, operation, alteration, troubleshooting & repair of HVAC systems and equipment.

Responsibilities and duties:

• 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, 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 screw 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.
• Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion.
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps.
• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
• 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.
• Ability to lift 75+ pounds unassisted
• Ability to perform physical demands of walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to perform work in tight spaces
• Working from various heights safely
• Maneuver up and down ladders safely
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
• Safely operate fork trucks, man lifts, material lifts, etc.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques
• Complete all required paperwork promptly and accurately
• On-call rotation every 7 weeks

Requirements

HVAC qualifications and skills

· Valid driver’s license

· Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate

· Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade.

· Theory of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

· Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

· Applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration and boilers.

· Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration trade.

· Brazing and soldering techniques.

· Health and safety regulations, including proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

· Ability to use hand and power tools

· 6+ years’ technical and trade experience

· Able to work both independently and as part of a team

· Outstanding customer relations ability

· Daily completion of work orders

· Excellent communication skills

· Excellent time management and record keeping techniques

Equipment Used:

· Hand and power tools

· Specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems

· Brazing torch and welding equipment

· Heavy equipment, including forklift, and scissor lifts

· Light truck or van