Air Quality Technician – Temporary - IQAir North America, Inc.

AIR QUALITY TECHNICIAN – TEMPORARY

For over 60 years, IQAir has been a leader in improving indoor air quality in residential, commercial and institutional markets. IQAir’s vision is to assist people in living longer, healthier lives by providing products and services to help them breathe cleaner, healthier air. For our North American headquarters, located in La Mirada, California, we have an immediate opening for an Air Quality Technician.

Summary

The Air Quality Technician is responsible for the assessment, assembly, installation and service of IQAir air purification products and related HVAC solutions at customer locations. This is a temporary position, lasting between 2 – 3 months.

Attributes

• Exceptional technical aptitude and demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and apply skills
• Ability to comprehend, problem solve and explain technical concepts and functions
• A high level of professionalism and positive attitude
• High-attention-to-detail, adaptable, flexible with superior follow-through and organizational skills
• Has a strong work ethic and sense of quality
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure and to efficiently deal with multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Performs site assessments, installation and service of IQAir products and systems in a safe, efficient and timely manner that exceeds customer's expectations
• Provides service at customer sites by diagnosing equipment malfunction and any operating deficiency of the mechanical equipment to ensure quality work performance
• Determines and implements the exact needs of the customer based on product/project specifications
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders including leadership, Project Managers, team members, customers, vendors and subcontractors
• Provide complete and accurate verbal and written project updates
• Effectively realizes issues of cost, time, quality and above all, client satisfaction
• Successfully plans, outlines objectives and directs activities of the day’s project from start to completion while adhering specifically to scope, time and budget constraints
• Applies critical thinking skills to identify solutions, troubleshoot and provide service
• Represents IQAir in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally, and in written form
• Recommends improvements to IQAir products, policies, processes and procedures
• Plan and prepare materials, tools and equipment for jobs
• Prepares job/site reports
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours and travel to customer job sites as required.  Some overnight stays required
• Drives company vehicles in a safe manner
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in written form
• Associates Degree in Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience with commercial HVAC/R or related field
• General knowledge of construction, plumbing, electrical a plus
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting and carrying up to 75lbs, climbing a ladder, accessing a crawl space, etc.
• Superior mechanical skills
• Prior experience with professional interaction with external customers, sub-contractors and vendors
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of Lead & Asbestos
• Knowledge of field safety practices
• Valid Driver’s License
• Safe driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to pass Department of Justice LiveScan background check
• Ability to type 40 wpm

What IQAir Offers

At IQAir, base pay is a fundamental part of our compensation structure. For this position, the hourly rate is set at $25.00.

Although this is a temporary position, we offer the opportunity to gain valuable experience and work closely with a dynamic, flexible international team. Additional benefits include:

• Extensive on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development
• Being part of a company with a strong value system and a history of excellence spanning 60 years
• Working in a Clean Air Facility