HVAC Mechanic

Kids for the Future; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SDAC is seeking an HVAC Mechanic in Owensboro, KY to provide preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of HVAC systems in compliance with manufacturer and government guidelines. The role involves responding to service requests safely, efficiently, and professionally.

Responsibilities include monitoring and repairing equipment, conducting BAS checks, installing components, and performing preventive maintenance on chillers, pumps, VAVs, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Extensive technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to diagnose refrigeration and air distribution systems and equipment controls.
• State/area-specific HVAC licensing may be required.
• Universal CFC Certification.
• NATE Core Service plus Air Distribution Services Specialist, or any KATE Specialty listed under service category.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Communicate effectively in English in speaking and writing.
• Advanced HVAC training and manufacturer training.
• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed for emergencies.
• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• U.S. Citizen or approved registered alien.
• Ability to pass drug screening and Federal Government criminal background check.
• HVAC Excellence Professional: Light Commercial Air Conditioning, Gas Heat, and Green Awareness Certification (preferred).
• UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces HVAC equipment, systems, and BAS controls.
• Completes and BAS checks as required.
• Installs HVAC equipment parts and systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance to commercial HVAC equipment, including chillers, heat pumps, split systems, rooftop units, air handling units, pumps, cooling towers, VAV systems, etc.
• Performs work safely and reports any observed safety and security problems to the Project Manager/Site Supervisor.
• Maintains a professional, courteous manner with all customers, tenants, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees always.
• Maintains accurate lists, security, and stocking levels of HVAC service tools and consumable supplies.
• May respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Performs any reasonable assignment or request related to the building operations as directed by the Operations Director, Project/Site Manager, or Lead Engineer.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

BAS controls

English communication

CFC Certification

NATE / KATE certifications

HVAC licenses

Advanced HVAC training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BAS systems experience

Job description

• Base Pay $29.80 / Hour
• Job Category 6 Craft Workers
• Employee Type Hourly Exempt

Contact information

• Name Robert S Newberry

Description

About SDAC:

Established in 1985 by our founder and president Paul Morrow. SDAC is an Award-winning, full-service contractor specializing in facilities management, design/build, mechanical, heavy civil construction, and rail repair. Our talented staff, wide-ranging background, decades of experience, customer-first approach, and high bonding capacity empower us to win significant large scale commercial and industrial contracts.

EEO Statement:

SDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic provides HVAC preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs using accepted industry-standard methods and following manufacturers’ and/or Federal Government guidelines for facility HVAC equipment. The HVAC Mechanic responds to assigned requests in a safe, efficient, clean, and professional manner.

Duties:

• Monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces HVAC equipment, systems, and BAS controls.
• Completes and BAS checks as required.
• Installs HVAC equipment parts and systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance to commercial HVAC equipment, including, but not limited to, chillers, heat pumps, split systems, rooftop units, air handling units, pumps, cooling towers, VAV systems, etc.
• Performs work safely and reports any observed safety and security problems to the Project Manager/Site Supervisor.
• Maintains a professional, courteous manner with all customers, tenants, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees always.
• Maintains accurate lists, security, and stocking levels of HVAC service tools and consumable supplies.
• May respond to after-hours emergency calls
• Performs any reasonable assignment or request related to the building operations as directed by the Operations Director, Project/Site Manager, or Lead Engineer.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Extensive technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to diagnose refrigeration systems, air distribution systems and equipment controls.
• State/area-specific HVAC licensing may be required.
• Universal CFC Certification
• North American Technician Excellence (N.A.T.E.), Core Service plus Air Distribution Services Specialist, or any service Knowledge Areas of Technician Expertise (K.A.T.E.) Specialty listed under the service category.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Communicate effectively in English in speaking and writing
• Advanced HVAC training and manufacturer training
• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed for emergencies
• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergency calls
• U.S. Citizen or approved registered alien
• Ability to pass drug screening and Federal Government criminal background check
• HVAC Excellence Professional: Light Commercial Air Conditioning, Gas Heat, and Green Awareness Certification (preferred)
• UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification (preferred)

Working Conditions

The HVAC Technician is subject to potentially hazardous working conditions, including but not limited to: hot and/or cold weather, noisy environments, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding or ladders and/or high places, exposure to high heat, and exposure to chemicals.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Good physical condition with the ability to lift 75 lbs
• Good fine motor coordination
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, heights, and confined spaces
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand and reach to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to walk long distances from one work site to another.