Hvac Technician

Basic Function and Responsibility:

According to available resources, the HVAC Technician will perform the duties peculiar to and normally required in the HVAC trade, follow recognized procedures and techniques for such work and assist other technicians in installation and service work requiring multiple technicians as needed. The HVAC Technician may also perform a wide range of multi-trade activities beyond the scope of normal HVAC service activities based on need and the ability of the technician to perform such multi-trade tasks.

Essential Duties:

Inspects and operates air conditioning units and machinery to determine that all are functioning properly.

Read thermometers and gauges; records readings.

Maintains and repairs HVAC systems.

Tests efficiency of systems with instruments and makes adjustments to thermostatic controls and blowers.

Lubricates and/or services compressors, motors, and other moving parts of HVAC equipment as needed.

Tests systems upon repair before placing them in normal operation.

Ensures, according to available resources, that all Campus, learning, working and living environments are suitable for their designed purposes to the extent that HVAC equipment is required to provide that suitability.

As needed, assist other Service Technicians with repairs and installations requiring multiple technicians.

As needed, assist the HVAC preventive maintenance program.

Keep supervisor informed of significant events and circumstances related to technician's responsibilities. Also ensure that all communication with members of management, co-workers, students, staff, and faculty is accurate and to the point as it relates to the business at hand.

As needed and as skill levels permit, assist other trades in the overall maintenance of the Campus.

Take responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of paperwork.

Perform each day's tasks according to the work-order system as dispatched by the Facilities Services Dispatch Office.

Provide maximum customer service, accurate communication, and extreme courtesy to all students and members of staff and faculty.

Supervision Received:

Manager, Environmental Systems

Qualifications

4 years-minimum experience in maintenance of HVAC systems.

Self motivating;

Ability to work with others in support of HVAC installations and repairs;

Ability to share knowledge;

Ability to meet due dates on paperwork and work orders;

Able to remain steadfastly positive in the face of adversity.

Education: High School graduate or its equivalent.

Skills: Superior skills in the operation of most basic power and hand tools common to the trades' areas.

Basic electrical knowledge; ability to work from plans customary to the trades areas; electrical schematic reading; simple piping knowledge; ability to braze piping. Technicians must have the ability to communicate effectively with consumers of services, and to cooperate with the Manager of Central Plant & HVAC, and fellow workers.

Requirements:

Bend: Frequently

Squat: Frequently

Crawl: Frequently

Climb: Frequently

Kneel: Frequently

Handle Objects: Frequently

Push/Pull: Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder Level: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Use Fine Finger Movements: Constantly

Carry/Lift Loads over 50 Pounds: Frequently

Read/Comprehend: Constantly

Write: Constantly

Perform Calculations: Frequently

Communicate Orally: Frequently

Reason and Analyze: Constantly

Chemical/Biological Agent: Frequently

Construction Activities: Frequently

Contact with Water/Liquids: Frequently

Drive Motorized Equipment: Frequently

Confined Spaces: Occasionally

Elevated Work Location: Occasionally

Temperature Variations: Frequently