HVAC/R Service Technician

DeBra-Kuempel; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a skilled HVAC/R Service Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, installation, and repair of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings. The ideal candidate will read schematics and blueprints and use computer-based technology.

Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment, executing preventive maintenance, and responding to emergency service calls, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and customer

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC/R mechanical work including installation and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and replace HVAC systems and components.
• Willingness to learn computer-based tech and read schematics.
• Compliance with safety procedures and codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Install, startup, diagnose, repair, and service heating and cooling equipment.
• Communicate with customers about tasks, issues, and progress.
• Order parts, document work hours, and review job plans and manuals.
• Respond to emergency service calls and work outdoors in various conditions.

Skills

HVACR maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

HVAC/R license, EPA

KY Journeyman

Tools

Electrical testing tools

HVAC instrumentation

Job description

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a skilled HVAC/R Service Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, installation, and repair of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings. This role includes diagnosing and troubleshooting HVAC/R equipment, executing scheduled preventive maintenance, and responding to emergency service calls. The ideal candidate will have experience working with electrical components, reading schematics and blueprints, and utilizing computer-based technology.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on heating and cooling equipment in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
• This includes installation and startup of multiple types of HVAC equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing HVAC/R systems and equipment.
• Effectively communicate with customers regarding planned tasking, issues, or impacts.
• Advise the HVAC Service Manager of job progress and material/labor requirements.
• Order replacement parts as needed.
• Work with all electrical components from disconnect throughout equipment.
• Submit reports as required by supervisor.
• Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours.
• Accurately and thoroughly document hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved.
• Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and create or revise SOPs as needed.
• Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather.
• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively.
• Participate in Work Center Safety Program.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience required in HVAC/R mechanic work, including installation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, maintain, adjust, repair, and replace HVAC systems and components.
• Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based technology.
• Possess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of position.

Expected Skills And Competencies

• Proficient in electrical safety procedures.
• Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE appropriate to specific tasking.
• Competent analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines.
• Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems.
• Good organizational, communication and planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current HVAC/R license, (EPA) and KY Journeyman.
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial facilities. (3 Years Minimum).

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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