Entry-Level HVAC Technician - Hands-On Install & Repair

Position Summary An HVAC Technician 1 is the beginning to intermediate level trade helper who assists the experienced technician in installing work in the basic tasks of materials handling, jobsite housekeeping, tool and equipment maintenance, simple installations, and general labor. Primarily responsible for performing installs, repairs, and maintenance to a variety of equipment including refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, and humidifiers. This is a safety sensitive position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understands basic refrigeration cycle to include identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot. Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation, and charging. Understands basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Ability to read basic wiring diagrams. Understanding of Ohms Law. Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values. Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits. Understands the process of treating air to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, and distribution. Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings. Understands basic heating cycle to include identifying components in heating system, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot. Understands the theory of combustion and how it relates to combustible fuels such as gas and oil. Helps in securing, relocating, and organizing materials, small tools, and equipment from and back to appropriate storage areas. Keeps work area clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse. Keeps materials and tools clean and organized in an orderly fashion. Must be able to install, troubleshoot and repair the following equipment: Refrigerant controls (metering devices) Hermetic compressors Heat Pumps to 5-ton Split systems to 5-ton Packaged units to 5-ton Ductless splits Electric Motors (3-phase and 1-phase) Electric motor controls (contractors, starters, relays, disconnect, thermostats, etc.) Light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, and related controls (oil and gas) Various types of water pumps Intake and exhaust fans Unit heaters (hot water, steam and electric) Economizers Determine client needs in a professional and effective manner. Represents CEC Companies to the client by a clean and neat appearance on the job. Communicates with Service Manager on a frequent basis regarding scheduling and work in progress. Participates in meetings and trainings as assigned. Prepares written materials to document activities and log information as required by the job site or Company procedures. Provides assistance during emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns, operating safety. Other Duties and Responsibilities Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department. Education and Experience High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Must have an Apprentice License and EPA Certification and at least six (6) months of trade-related work experience, OR. Any similar combination of education and experience. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate, high school diploma or equivalent. Required Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities Demonstrates basic understanding of English (ability to read, speak and write) while performing work-related tasks. Soldering, Brazing, Basic heat load calculations, and basic heat loss calculations Practices and comprehends safe work procedures per Company policy. Meets deadlines and schedules with minimal errors. Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and drivers license. Must have excellent written communications skills Must possess excellent time management skills Must have excellent oral communications skills Must have the ability to juggle multiple tasks Must be able to deal with difficult people Must have excellent organizational skills Must be able to work well with other technicians and tradesmen Work Environment May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities. Physical Demands Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead. Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet. Climb ladders of all types. Complete full day assignments involving overhead work. Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use. Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks. Possess good vision, normal or corrected. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision to discern color coded wires, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Possess good hearing, normal or corrected. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times. Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position is often required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts. Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a military veteran, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr