Field Service Technician I

Veolia; Delhi (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a skilled tradesperson to service and maintain the Delhi District Steam System, including steam, hot water, and HVAC components.

You will troubleshoot, test, repair, and document work, prepare cost estimates, and maintain strong customer relations while upholding Veolia’s safety standards.

Requires journeyman licenses and a valid LA driver license; offers comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in field service trades.
• Must be trained as Associated Asbestos Worker.
• Licenses: Journeyman Pipefitter, Refrigeration Technician (HVAC), and Electrician or Plumber.
• LA driver’s license with a safe record.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and troubleshoot steam, hot water, chilled water and HVAC systems.
• Test, repair, replace major steam and hot water components.
• Prepare technical reports and service documentation.

Skills

Soldering

Valve rebuilding

Read prints

HVAC concepts

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Performs a variety of customer service-related work in mechanical, piping, controls and HVAC Chilled Water and Hydronic Heating Systems. The service work includes but is not limited to installation, repair and troubleshooting, and maintenance of customer equipment presently on Delhi's District Steam System.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• All activities covered under Mechanic I.
• Ability to perform soldering, burning and to conduct service and repairs such as valve rebuilding, repacking and replacement, reading and interpreting mechanical prints, understanding principles and components of steam, hot water, chilled water and HVAC distribution and basic controls.
• To test, repair, replace and service major steam, condensate, hot water and chilled water components such as pumps, PRV's, steam traps, heat exchangers and hot water systems.
• Proficient understanding and use of all conventional tools and meters to maintain, repair, calibrate and test components found in the systems described above.
• Prepare technical reports to accurately describe conditions and work performed.
• Prepares appropriate service documentation for billing and completion of service orders.
• Prepare work scope and price estimates for project work. 8. Maintain and develop good customer relations while promoting the image of the company.

Work Environment:

• Required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and stairs.
• Required to work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 5 plus years of experience working in the trades in a field service role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required to be trained or already trained as an Associated Asbestos Worker to perform related duties.
• Required adhering to customer and facility rules and regulations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Requires no less than the following licenses: (1) Journeyman Pipefitter (2) Refrigeration Technician (HVAC) (3) either Electrician or Plumber.
• Must also have a LA driver's license, minimum Class 3 and safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) where proper safety procedures warrant their use.
• Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.