HVAC Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $38 per hour

We are hiring an HVAC Technician to work with and handle various refrigerants and HVAC systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of HVAC/R theory and practice to include: electrical theory;
  principles of refrigeration and heat transfer; and system operations.
  
• Follow directions from the Contractor Supervisor and the COR while working independently and as a
  team.
  
• Communicate with the Contractor Supervisor, COR, and other personnel.
  
• Operate a variety of tools applicable to the field.
  
• Inspect and diagnose related system problems and read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
  
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems to identifying the root cause of malfunctions in
  refrigeration and air conditioning systems with the use of specialized tools and diagnostic procedures.
  
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures related to POL storage; regulations concerning temperature
  control, ventilation, and handling of the materials.
  
• Work with various refrigerants (i.e., charging systems with refrigerants, testing leaks, etc.) and adhering to
  EPA regulations regarding the handling and disposal of refrigerants (i.e., Section 608 Universal Refrigeration
  Certification).
  
• Perform preventive maintenance and conduct regular inspections, cleaning, filter changes, and other
  maintenance activities to ensure optimal system performance and prevent breakdowns as applicable.
  
• Participate in installation projects (i.e., positioning components, installing piping, connecting auxiliary
  controls, etc.) to ensure installations comply with specifications.
  
• Work on steam, gas, and other specialized systems.
  
• Work with refrigeration systems used in storing and transporting petroleum, oils, and lubricants to include
  specialized cooling equipment and potentially hazardous environments.
  
• Respond to emergency calls when directed by the Contractor Supervisor or COR.
  
• Maintain records for accountability and to an audit standard.
  
• Deliver excellent customer service both to internal and external customers while working collaboratively
  to build professional relationships (i.e., personnel, customers, etc.).
  
• Identify safety concerns to the Contractor Supervisor and other required stakeholders (i.e., DOD, ARMY,
  OSHA, ANSI, etc.).
  
• Assist in maintaining accurate files and provide documentation to the COR as applicable.
  
• Ensure all administrative functions/paperwork are in order relative to receipt documentation
  
• Ensure work orders, or internal paperwork, are accomplished on time and in the required format
  
• Maintain a clean and safe worksite while performing or conducting job duties and be attentive to detail.
  
• Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of the US ARMY.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) field
  and possess and maintain a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Universal Refrigeration
  Certification, High School Diploma/GED, and an active CLASS C Drivers License

or

• 3 years of experience in the HVAC/R field and possess and maintain a valid EPA Section 608 Universal
  Refrigeration Certification with a certificate of an associates degree in mechanical engineering technology or a
  related field and an active CLASS C Drivers License.