HVAC Technician

The HVAC Service Technician installs and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and boiler systems. This position performs tests and analysis of data to ensure proper functioning of equipment and provides recommendations to customers. The Technician monitors, evaluates, and troubleshoots operating equipment and controls to ensure continued safe operation and life‑cycle performance. Job Duties Perform routine repairs to pump seals, bearings, etc. Inspect and test systems to verify compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions. Determine customer concerns with HVAC and boiler systems. Follow standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area. Discuss heating‑cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems or verify resolution. Record and report faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders. Test pipe, tubing, joints, or connections for leaks. Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance the system. Recommend, develop, or perform maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power‑washing, vacuuming equipment, lubricating parts, or changing filters. Install auxiliary components to heating‑cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, and stokers, following blueprints. Coordinate with repair and maintenance teams to assist in other work. Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats, and timers. Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction. Connect pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form a complete circuit. Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints. Study blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure proper installation of components. Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment using power saws or drills. Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe/tubing using pipe‑fitter's tools. Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal‑working tools or welding equipment. Other duties as assigned. Required Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of documentable HVAC‑level operation, maintenance, and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade. Competencies Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques, electrical circuits, wiring and operating principles of motors, and local electrical codes. Communicate with internal team and customers, follow written and verbal instructions, interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material, perform math, and diagnose and resolve problems. Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, hand and power tools, and various other HVAC equipment. Ability to perform stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, and repetition of motions and moving or carrying objects or materials. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Demands The position is largely sedentary but requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. Work Environment Work is performed in both an office and a field environment. The employee must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr