HVAC Technician

Roles & Responsibilities

• Safety must be maintained at all times.
• Perform routine maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Communicate with store personnel and maintenance management on all work being done.
• Order all necessary parts to make repairs.
• Thorough understanding of the entire heating and air-conditioning systems function in order to maintain them.
• Must be EPA certified. Willing and able to follow all EPA guidelines when working with refrigerants (during recovery and disposal).
• Must be able to use relevant tools and testing equipment to identify and make necessary repairs.
• Must be able to read wiring diagrams and schematics related to the equipment being repaired or tested.
• Must be able to read meters to troubleshoot electrical circuits and determine failed parts, status of motors, etc.
• Must be familiar with all control circuits on the system.
• Must be able to evaluate pressures, temperature charts, and/or weight of refrigerant to charge systems.
• Must be able to find and repair leaks in coils, copper lines and components.
• Must be able to replace compressors when needed.
• Must be able to use gauges to charge systems and pull vacuums. and understand the pressures and temperatures of the system.

Required Skills

• 3 years of maintenance experience within the HVAC industry or,
• 5 years of experience in working with the installation of HVAC equipment.
• Understanding of electrical circuits, the ability to read schematics, and proper use of electrical measuring devices.
• Self-Motivated to both work and self-improvement.
• Must be familiar with the use of computers and a knowledge of systems for daily use (Word, Excel, Email, etc.).
• Knowledge of Service Channel facility maintenance software (or similar companies).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to communicate with local management and staff.

Minimum Years of Experience