Lead Hvac Technician

Description

Department: Operations

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: AVP of Operations

Work Schedule: Daytime; evenings and weekends as needed

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead HVAC Technician will be a detail-oriented HVAC technician able to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial HVAC systems. The Lead HVAC technician will be skilled in cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems. You will be responsible for HVAC systems from installation to end-of-life by performing maintenance and repairs. Makes recommendations to the AVP of Operations for a collaborative decision in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of HVAC systems across campus.

To be successful in this role, customer satisfaction, safety, and service should be among your top priorities. The Lead HVAC Technician represents the College with external parties and vendors for day-to-day matters related to HVAC maintenance. Maintains the vendor database and oversees the work done by vendors and coordinates specific projects as assigned by the AVP of Operations.

Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills, must be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with employees, customers, and vendors. Must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, be able to multitask, think creatively, and troubleshoot problems.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

HVAC Technician Responsibilities:

• Installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and equipment.

• Identifying maintenance risks on equipment.

• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems.

• Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems.

• Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.

• Providing technical direction and on-the-job training.

• Keeping daily logs and records of all maintenance functions.

• Coordinate equipment replacement with vendors when necessary.

HVAC Technician Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or suitable equivalent.

• HVAC Certification

• 5+ years experience as an HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field.

• Valid driver's license.

• Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating.

• Working knowledge of boiler systems.

• Proficient in balancing air and water treatment systems in line with HVAC protocols.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in reading schematics and work plans.

• Ability to work after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays with short or no notice.

• Ability to work in confined spaces.

• Provides outstanding customer service to our customers; the students, faculty, and staff of Benedictine College.

• Additional duties to be assigned by the AVP of Operations

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Accountability

• Accountability looks at the extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.

• Accurate

• Accuracy looks at the extent to which an individual's work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines

• Customer Oriented

• Customer orientation implies a desire to serve both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the client's needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.

• Detail Oriented

• Detail orientation looks at the ability of the individual to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant. This competency asks the question "How well do you?"

• Organized

• Organizational skills looks at the ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills. This competency asks the question "Is your working style neat and disciplined?"

• Time Management

• Time management skills looks at the ability of the individual to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.

• Working Under Pressure

• Working under pressure looks at the ability of the individual to maintain composure when exposed to stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F

13-25 lbs F

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less F

11-20 lbs F

21-50 lbs F

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE