HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

The main purpose of the HVAC Technician is:

To ensure guests to American Dream have a positive shopping and entertainment experience. Part of a team of technicians to perform preventative maintenance and service on HVAC mechanical and related equipment.

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