HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician performs testing, repairs and calibrations on all American Dream Building Systems, analyzing the HVAC system performance and making adjustments to ensure safe and peak operating efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all American Dream HVAC equipment.
• Perform testing, repairs and calibrations on all American Dream Building Systems equipment.
• Analyze HVAC system performance and make adjustments to ensure safe and peak operating efficiency.
• Work with HVAC Technicians on small projects such as equipment repairs and replacements, system upgrades and major repair.
• Respond to emergency calls concerning life and fire safety, fire sprinkler system, water, gas and take corrective action.
• Assist mall tenants with concerns of equipment operation and space temperature.
• Ensure the overall safety of the immediate work area as well as surrounding areas.
• Provide outstanding internal and external guest service at all times.
• Ensure inventories of supplies and parts are sufficient and assist HVAC Supervisor with purchases of such items.
• Perform maintenance and inspections on low pressure condensing boilers
• Perform other duties related to building maintenance and repair.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Trade school or Vocational/Technical Certificate in area of commercial, industrial, refrigeration, air conditioning service and operation.
• Educational background in HVAC system operation, with knowledge of air systems and components.
• 2+ years of experience in the refrigeration field building systems operations.
• Certification in refrigerant recovery.
• Strong background in electrical troubleshooting and reading control schematics.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and service.
• Low pressure Black Seal required.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints and plumbing drawings.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents related to applicable areas and document service repairs.
• Good communication skills and ability to consult with tenants.
• Rotating weekend work with on call rotations with other team members.
• 2+ years field experience in HVAC equipment service.
• Knowledge of building life and safety systems operation.
• Basic computer and typing skills.

Physical Job Requirements

• Work from heights up to 80 ft when using life equipment- Infrequently
• Work on flat roofs up to 150 ft- Frequently
• Use ladders up to 20 ft- Periodically
• Work in ceiling areas- Periodically
• Lift/ carry and or unload freight of up to 100 lbs. per piece- Infrequently
• Able to climb 8 flights of stairs- Infrequently
• Stand and move- Constantly
• Sitting- Infrequently
• Kneel and bending- Frequently
• Reach at or below shoulder level- Frequently
• Reach at or above shoulder level- Frequently
• Perform repetitive motion- Periodically
• Stoop/Squat- Periodically

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law