FACILITIES TECHNICIAN-HVAC
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Shift: 1st Shift; Monday-Friday 6:00a-2:30p - Overtime may be required.
JOB SUMMARY
The Facilities Technician - HVAC works primarily with the Facilities team with a focus on HVAC functionality, diagnostic, and repair. The Facilities Technician – HVAC is a part of a team of Facilities Technician and will work closely with team members to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the facility is in good order.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Maintain, and repair HVAC equipment including rooftop units, split systems, package units, chillers, boilers, air handlers, exhaust systems, and refrigeration equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control system issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and service on HVAC equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Test system performance and make adjustments to optimize efficiency and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and repair motors, compressors, pumps, thermostats, sensors, control circuits, and related components.
- Install and modify ductwork, piping, controls and associated HVAC components as needed.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Respond to emergency service calls during scheduled on-call rotations.
- Communicate professionally with management and facility personnel regarding system conditions and repair recommendations.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Required Skills/Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One year (12 months in total) of HVAC service and repair experience, commercial HVAC experience preferred.
- Zero progressive discipline in the last six months (current team members).
- Journeyman HVAC certification or equivalent trade experience.
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration cycles, electrical systems, and building automation systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.
- Proficiency with diagnostic and testing equipment.
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) preferred.
- Knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, and energy management systems preferred.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Must have a team mindset.
- Must possess a sense of urgency in completing work on time.
- Must behave ethically and treat team members with respect.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and team lift 100 pounds per Cardinal standards.
