HVAC Start Up/Commissioning Technician

Job Title

Under the direction of an assigned System Operations Area Supervisor, this position is responsible for completing startup, testing and commissioning of new HVAC and plumbing systems.

Job Description

General Description:

Under the direction of an assigned System Operations Area Supervisor, this position is responsible for completing startup, testing and commissioning of new HVAC and plumbing systems.

Essential/Typical Duties:

• Startup and mechanical functional testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing equipment.
• Mechanical system commissioning and testing.
• Plumbing system commissioning and testing.
• Complete Startup and commissioning documentation.
• Read and interpret Mechanical prints, specifications and other construction contract documents
• Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures
• Collaboration with team members and other construction trades
• Confirm company QA/QC protocols are met
• Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
• Implementation of ACCO policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or System Operations Regional Manager.

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

• High school diploma, Certificate of G.E.D, or certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program in HVAC & refrigeration, or similar trade or technical program completion.
• Three or more years as a commercial Journeyperson HVAC Technician or equivalent.
• Self-motivated, energetic, ambitious and have a positive attitude.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other technicians/team members
• Ability to utilize a personal computer.
• Occasional overtime and weekends will be required
• Willingness and ability to attend ACCO and Union training sessions (signatory sponsorship will be provided to non-signatory applicants hired for the position).
• Valid (non-commercial) driver's license with MVR that meets ACCO's risk insurance standards.

Competencies Areas Needed:

• Strategic Thinking Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture, effectively assesses all aspects of an issue and anticipates several steps ahead. Interprets meaning effectively and applies information appropriately.
• People Skills Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives. Effectively builds teams, attracts and retains talent.
• Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Planning Demonstrates an understanding of all steps necessary to achieve an objective, effectively plans the approach, and properly communicates the plan.
• Execution Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Understands performance metrics and progress tracking. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Decision Making Considers all relevant information and potential outcomes before making sound and timely decisions. Willing and able to make difficult and unbiased decisions under pressure and communicates decisions to those affected. Identifies and resolves the root cause of issues.
• Professionalism Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and takes full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Physical Requirements:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.??
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
• The employee is regularly required to use a ladder.
• The employee is regularly required to use construction equipment.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Wages:

This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.

About Us

Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plantACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. What's great about working at ACCO is that we're a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we're a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

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