HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Air Stream Air Conditioning loves talented NYC technicians! Are you a service technician working in New York City? If yes, we offer great benefits including 401K, and bonus opportunities!

Our technicians will maintain and repair commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems. We offer on-the-job training as well as union school and other career growth opportunities.

Essential job functions:

• Adjusts system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system, using hand tools
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Complies with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, follows safety procedures, maintains a clean work area
• Discusses heating-cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems and understand the issues
• Generates work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction
• Inspects and tests system to verify compliance with plans and specifications and to detect and locate malfunctions
• Obtains and maintains required certifications
• Reassembles and tests equipment following repairs
• Recommends, develops, and performs preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters
• Records and reports all faults, deficiencies, unusual occurrences, plus the time and materials expended on work orders
• Repairs or replaces defective equipment, components, or wiring
• Follows all procedures and protocols
• Cooperates with managers and other field technicians and shares information across the organization
• Comprehends customer requirements and builds positive relationships with customers

Key competencies:

• Well-versed in mechanical systems for commercial buildings, refrigeration cycles, chillers, water towers, roof top units, gas fired boilers & heating systems, pumps, VAV systems and building automation systems
• Extremely knowledgeable of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Recognizes problems and can tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Detail oriented and highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities
• Top performer who can instill pride of workmanship in self and others
• Passionate about Air Stream Air Conditioning and loves the brand
• Highly motivated, flexible, and positive, professional demeanor

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or associate’s degree
• Five(+) years’ experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting and correcting diverse HVAC service issues
• Clean driving and criminal records, as required by state laws for mechanical contracting companies and by company insurance carrier(s)

Physical requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, be able to push, pull, carry or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices), carry and climb ladders, work from heights, work in small crawl spaces, balance, stoop, kneel. The employee is expected to work in all weather conditions, both in extreme cold and heat. The employee may drive for extended periods of time, including in all types of weather and day/night light conditions.

Job type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance