Required: HVAC/Refrigeration technician experience
1. Advanced Technical Service & Repair
* Diagnose and Troubleshoot: Perform advanced diagnostics on complex HVAC/R systems, including commercial rooftop units (RTUs), Walk in coolers/Freezer, Wine cellar cooling units
* Complex Repairs: Execute intricate repairs on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components. This includes compressors, motors, control circuits, refrigerant lines, and gas.
* System Performance Analysis: Use advanced tools (multimeters, manifold gauges, combustion analyzers, data loggers) to analyze system performance, efficiency, and safety.
* Refrigerant Management: Handle and recover all types of refrigerants in compliance with EPA Section 608 regulations. Manage complex refrigerant logs and charging procedures.
2. Installation & Project Leadership
* Lead Installations: Oversee and participate in the installation of new HVAC equipment, ensuring it meets manufacturer specifications, local codes, and company quality standards.
* Project Planning: Assist in planning project workflows, ordering necessary parts and materials, and coordinating with other trades (e.g., electricians, plumbers).
* Quality Control: Perform final inspections and system commissioning on new installations and major repairs, verifying proper operation and efficiency.
3. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
* Develop PM Schedules: Assist in developing and optimizing preventive maintenance schedules for a wide variety of equipment.
* Execute Advanced PM: Perform comprehensive preventive maintenance tasks that go beyond basic filter changes and cleaning, including eddy current testing, vibration analysis, oil
analysis, and calibration of sensitive controls.
* Identify Future Issues: Proactively identify potential failures or inefficiencies during maintenance and recommend corrective actions to prevent costly downtime.
4. Leadership & Mentorship
* Team Leadership: Act as the lead mechanic on large jobs, directing the work of junior mechanics and apprentices.
* Training & Mentoring: Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and guidance to less experienced technicians. Share knowledge and best practices to elevate the entire team's skill level.
* Technical Resource: Serve as the "go-to" expert for other technicians facing difficult diagnostic or repair challenges.
5. Safety, Compliance & Documentation
* Safety Champion: Enforce and model strict adherence to all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices. Conduct job site safety briefings.
* Code Compliance: Ensure all work complies with local, state, and national codes (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Building).
* Accurate Documentation: Complete detailed and accurate service reports, work orders, timecards, and equipment logs. Document conditions, actions taken, parts used, and
recommendations for the customer and internal records.
6. Customer Service & Communication
* Professional Client Interaction: Communicate effectively with clients, building managers, and tenants to explain complex issues in understandable terms, provide repair options, and
recommend solutions.
* Build Trust: Foster strong customer relationships through professionalism, expertise, and reliable service.
* Manage Expectations: Provide accurate time and cost estimates for proposed work.
MUST HAVE:
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (Mandatory Requirement)
Valid Driver's License with Clean Driving Record
Additional Certifications are highly valued (NATE Certification, OSHA 10/30, HVAC-specific licenses from the State or Municipality).
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
