State of Connecticut HVAC Tech 3113

Job Description

Job Description

  Licensed HVAC Technician

Essential Accountabilities:       

• Proficient in chiller operation and repair, ability to trouble shoot electrical and mechanical systems. 
• Proficient steam boiler and pressure vessel operator
• Perform major and routine maintenance, service, repair and installations on all heating and ventilating equipment and controls as assigned.
• Perform all scheduled preventative maintenance on all heating and ventilating equipment and controls systems as assigned.
• Operate and perform all diagnostic system checks on all heating and ventilating equipment and controls as assigned.

• Specific competencies shall include, but not be limited to the following: 

  • Principles of boiler design
  • General operation practices
  • Effects of water treatment
  • Inspection requirements
  • Emergency shutdown procedures

Other Accountabilities:

• Complete all required documentation to include; all scheduled and unscheduled work orders, report status of faulty equipment and systems, parts requirements, and manhour reports. 
• Properly use and be responsible for all faculties tools and equipment used during the performance of daily work duties.
• Maintain awareness of location and areas served by all heating and ventilating equipment and systems. Become familiar with all new and modified systems as soon as possible.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel, including those for emergency situations.
• Make recommendations to immediate supervisor about how methods and procedures can be improved. Observe and report unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions to responsible persons.
• Operate various machine shop tools, braze or solder various items as required in the fabrication or repair of all heating and ventilating equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate all related heating and ventilating controls and control systems. Understand Building Automation Systems. Respond to all alarms and troubleshoot problems throughout systems.
• Perform on-call duties when required.
• Support other trades when required. 
• Perform required paperwork/record-keeping (duties to include data entry in computerized maintenance management, system work order documentation and activity reports.  

Primary Customers or Key Working Relationships: 

• Treat all customers with respect and conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times. 
• Accommodate customers, staff, and visitors when working in public areas. Ensure safe passage of passersby and anyone in/around the work area.  

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Education:  

  • High School graduate, GED, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-year Military, Vocational or apprentice training in HVAC.         

• Licensures & Certifications: 

  • Journeyman HVAC license.

• Experience:

  • Experience in commercial HVAC.
  • Technical/educational skills.
  • Troubleshoot utilizing developed analytical skills.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and positive attitude.
  • Must have required basic hand tools.
  • Must understand Lock out Tag out Procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of CMMS and BAS.