HVAC/R Journeyman

Valiant Integrated Services; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services in Delaware is seeking an HVAC/R Journeyman to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC/R systems. You will work from blueprints and specifications to ensure efficient system operation and service.

The ideal candidate will have a Virginia journeyman's license, a high school diploma or GED, and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong troubleshooting skills and solid understanding of refrigeration theory are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in commercial/industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration theory.
• Versed in current codes and standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with management, teammates, and customers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform maintenance.
• Execute tasks timely with a focus on quality.

Skills

Refrigeration theory

HVAC/R maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman's license (Virginia)

Job description

Valiant is looking for an HVAC/R Journeyman to join our team! In this role you will perform a variety of HVAC/R trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment (all grades of refrigerants). Work involves most of the following: installing or repairing any variety of HVAC/R equipment such as: air and water cooled chillers, AHU's, cooling towers, VAV's, EAV's, CAV's, Roof Top and DX units, steam generators, laboratory environmental / walk-in boxes (refrigerators and freezers), incubators, humidifiers, exhaust systems, laboratory fume hoods, BAS systems. Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing failed components in applicable environmental systems or equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly communicate with management, teammates and customers in the form of meetings, face-to-face or written communications.
• Troubleshoot equipment, performing project take-off's and solicit quotations in support of procurement process.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled tasks in a timely manner with a strong focus on quality.
• Perform maintenance on all types of HVAC/R equipment.
• Ability to communicate complex communication/equipment repair and/or replacement projects, intricate maintenance schedules, work plans, SOWs, and detailed cost estimates and will serve as the point of contact for work control.
• Work closely with chief engineer and project manager ensuring all records and documentation are kept up-to-date.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current journeyman's license (Virginia) and be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years' experience in commercial / industrial facilities.
• Must have strong understanding of refrigeration theory.
• Must be versed in current codes and standard practices.
• Should present solid fundamental understanding of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair principles.
• Experience with HVAC/R (maintenance, troubleshooting and repair).

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

Experience with military and / or DoD facilities is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to facilitate all physical requirements specific to this scope of work successfully.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to work in a sitting position for 8 or more hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to travel to job locations by automobile.

QHSE REQUIREMENTS

• Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Conform to all Safety Instructions given by those with a higher responsibility for Health and Safety.
• Report all hazards, potential hazards or dangerous situations, including damaged or mislaid personal protective equipment to your Supervisor or Safety Representative.
• Report Environmental impacts, anything that results in a change to the Environment as a result of Valiant's activities, products or services.
• Participate in the achievement of Valiant's QHSE objectives and targets, both those at departmental and company level.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.