HVAC Technician

Overview

Responsibilities

• Performs troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam distribution, heat exchangers, hot and cold deck systems, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controls.
• Performs HVAC system inspections and manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance.
• Performs major component replacement work in conjunction with central energy management and control system operators.
• Performs seasonal overhauls and instructs repair teams in transition of systems from heating to cooling and vice versa.
• Monitors and adjusts system setpoints and output using remote computer links to the building's programmable logic controls.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Daily climbing of stairs, ladders to reach units,
• Continuous reaching, bending, stooping, to access equipment to make repairs or read gauges
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in steam distribution systems; distribution piping, radiators, and control valves
• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to perform inspections and make necessary adjustments to conform to job specifications.
• Knowledge of low-pressure boilers, chilled water production units, compressors, turbines, generating
• units and water systems.
• Ability to repair and/or replace building mechanical systems components, including programmable logic
• controls, control valves, sensors, etc.
• Requires heavy physical work, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance according to published guidelines.
• Working knowledge of refrigerants and refrigerant recovery.
• 3 to 5 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; equivalent military,
• commercial or industrial experience may substitute.