HVAC Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Install and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines


• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals


• Performs a variety of complicated tasks


• May lead and direct the work of others


• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Generally required knowledge includes HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques


• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent BJU in an ethical and professional manner


• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people


• Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment on a job site


• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected


• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures


• Professional in appearance and presentation


• Effective in oral and written communication


• PC experience required and the ability to program HVAC related software

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Freon certification


• C.E. in HVAC

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Drive a motorized vehicle


• Work around machines


• Work above floor level


• Exposed to dust, fumes, gases


• Exposed to marked changes in temperature


• Work outdoors in varying weather


• Repetitive foot movement to operate foot controls


• Repetitive hand movements (fine grasp, fine manipulation, grasp and pull)


• Frequent head and neck rotations