HVAC Technician

Job Title: HVAC Technician

Pay Rate: $30.00/hour on w2 without benefits

Duration: 4+ Months  (possible extension)

Shift: 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM / 40hrs / Week:        

Job Summary:

• The Senior HVAC Specialist leads and oversees HVAC Specialists and other maintenance personnel responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC systems serving buildings, central plants, and auxiliary plants.
• This position performs advanced, journey-level HVAC work involving heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical controls, and computerized energy management systems. The Senior HVAC Specialist serves as a technical resource for complex troubleshooting and repairs, coordinates preventive maintenance, supports system upgrades and projects, and provides training and guidance to HVAC staff.

Responsibilities:
Leadership & Work Coordination:

• Provide lead direction, assign work, and monitor the performance of HVAC Specialists and other assigned personnel.
• Prioritize work assignments, coordinate schedules, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex HVAC troubleshooting and repairs.
• Train and coach HVAC Specialists on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, safety practices, and energy management systems.
• Assist with coordinating contractors, vendors, manufacturers, and other personnel on HVAC-related projects.

HVAC Maintenance & Repair:

• Perform advanced installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain and repair chillers, air handlers, pumps, compressors, motors, fans, valves, belts, condensers, evaporative coolers, ducts, diffusers, controls, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and service life.
  Inspect equipment for leaks, abnormal noise, electrical defects, wear, and other operating issues.
• Replace, repair, lubricate, clean, adjust, and service HVAC components and equipment.
• Respond to emergency HVAC situations and take appropriate action to address immediate operational and safety concerns.

Central Plant & Energy Management:

• Operate and monitor centralized computerized energy management systems.
  Adjust system parameters and controls to optimize HVAC performance, equipment staging, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity.
  Troubleshoot HVAC systems integrated with computerized energy management systems.
  Install, configure, and maintain energy management hardware, controls, switches, gauges, thermostats, valves, and controllers.
  Maintain accurate equipment operating information, maintenance schedules, service records, and computerized logs.

Electrical & Controls:

• Troubleshoot high- and low-voltage electrical circuits and HVAC control systems.
• Diagnose damaged or worn electrical and electronic components and repair or replace components as required.
• Perform general electrical repairs associated with HVAC equipment.
• Use electrical testing equipment, diagnostic tools, circuit diagrams, and computerized software to identify system faults.
   

Installation, Piping & Mechanical Work:

• Install and modify HVAC equipment and systems based on plans, specifications, blueprints, diagrams, and work orders.
• Prepare, cut, thread, ream, bend, and join tubing and piping.
• Perform welding and brazing for HVAC piping and equipment repairs and installations.
• Work safely in mechanical rooms, confined spaces, crawl spaces, and other challenging work environments.
• Assist with HVAC system upgrades, equipment replacements, expansions, and construction projects.

Project Support & Planning:

• Participate in planning and designing HVAC equipment and system installations.
• Develop or review HVAC specifications, diagrams, layouts, and equipment requirements.
• Research and recommend appropriately sized replacement equipment based on existing systems, building requirements, and site conditions.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, and project costs.
• Coordinate procurement of HVAC parts, materials, tools, and supplies.
• Provide technical assistance and oversight for construction and capital improvement
• projects affecting HVAC systems.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation:

• Follow applicable HVAC, electrical, environmental, building, and safety codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Follow proper refrigerant recovery and handling procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, work areas, and job sites in a clean and safe condition.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, repair, and equipment records.
• Communicate technical problems, equipment deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions to supervisors.
• Provide professional and respectful customer service to coworkers, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of HVAC installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting practices.
• Knowledge of commercial and central plant HVAC systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, pipefitting, sheet metal, water treatment, and HVAC controls.
• Knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical circuits and components.
• Knowledge of computerized energy management systems and HVAC control software.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control-system problems.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC and electrical plans, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
• Ability to use HVAC diagnostic equipment, electrical testing instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, assign, and monitor work.
• Ability to train, coach, and provide technical direction to other employees.
• Ability to estimate the scope, labor, materials, and cost of HVAC work.
• Strong documentation, record-keeping, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces and around electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Ability to use computers and relevant maintenance and HVAC software.
• Strong customer service skills, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of relevant commercial or industrial HVAC experience.
• Universal EPA 608 Certification or equivalent.
• Journey-level HVAC license, card, or certification as required by the assignment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial HVAC systems.
• Experience working with HVAC controls and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform the physical and environmental requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with computerized building automation or energy management systems.
• Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys or an equivalent building automation system.
• Experience working with central plants, chillers, and sophisticated HVAC controls.
• Experience providing technical leadership, training, or work direction to other HVAC technicians.
• Experience with HVAC system upgrades, equipment replacement, and capital improvement projects.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Universal EPA 608 Certification or equivalent required.
• Journey-level HVAC license/card/certification required.
• Additional HVAC certifications may be required depending on assignment.
• Valid driver's license may be required for certain assignments.

Working Conditions:

• The position may require work in mechanical rooms, central plants, rooftops, crawl spaces, confined spaces, and other indoor or outdoor environments. The employee may work around high- and low-voltage electrical systems, rotating machinery, refrigerants, welding and brazing equipment, elevated temperatures, noise, and other occupational hazards.
• Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Job Architecture:

• Job Family: Facilities and Capital Development
• Provides services supporting the safe, sustainable, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, planning, and renovation of facilities, grounds, equipment, and building systems.Performs skilled technical trade work to ensure HVAC equipment, machinery, building systems, and related facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.