HVAC/R Technician - Christwood

POSITION SUMMARY

The HVAC/R technician will be responsible for the continuous safe operations and preventative maintenance of all major HVAC/R equipment, including apartment/public area heat pumps, refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, pumps, motors, hot water systems, split systems, and mini split systems campus wide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates with plant ops director for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and or complying with building and safety standards.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance as needed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of all HVAC/R systems.
• Installs HVAC/R equipment for the purpose of providing enhanced and / or upgraded capabilities.
• Diagnoses cause of problems and/ or failures in HVAC/R systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs.
• Inspects HVAC/R systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventative maintenance.
• Repairs HVAC/R equipment for the purpose of ensuring a comfortable living and working environment.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete installation and /or repair.
• Prepares written materials (e.g., repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and information.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Responds to work orders and assists with other facilities related projects as assigned and as staffing needs require.
• All plant operations staff are considered essential personnel before, during, and after emergencies.
• May require work on weekends, evenings, nights, and some holidays.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 403(b) with Employer Match

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED and targeted job-related education from an accredited institution.
• Universal EPA refrigeration certificate
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HVAC/R field, commercial preferred, but not required.

SKILLS

• Ability to use ALL HVAC/R related tools, scales, meters, refrigerant recovery devices, and torches in a safe and efficient manner during the diagnosing, repair, and/ or replacement of HVAC/R systems and their components.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional lifting carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing on ladders and/or scaffolding; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; the job is performed under temperature extremes. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds. Must be able to push or pull wheeled carts and/or equipment weighing 250 pounds over tiled or carpeted surfaces.