HVAC/R Technician

ZipRecruiter; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Journeyman technician in the HVAC/R sector, where you will troubleshoot and maintain refrigeration and HVAC systems. This role offers a competitive salary aligned with skills and experience, along with great benefits including union support, paid training, and a company van.

Benefits

Company van with tools after initial training

Paid port to port

6 paid holidays

Union health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid training and ongoing development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC/R experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work on-call and in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Service and troubleshoot HVAC/R equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and log operational data.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Professional communication

Education

Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman’s license

EPA Universal license

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Join a fast-growing team in the commercial HVAC/R space. This position has the opportunity towork on a variety of HVAC and refrigeration systems. We are looking for an experienced Journeyman technician to hit the ground running with their field experience. Pay is based on a skills and knowledge assessment with the local union.

Responsibilities:

• Services and troubleshoots HVAC/R equipment and related products
• Operate equipment including vehicles and forklifts.
• Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of performing preventive maintenance on all types and brands of refrigeration and HVAC Equipment
  • Replacement of oil and refrigerant filters
  • Start up and testing operation.
  • Logging and recording temps, amps, and voltage.
• Communicate in a professional manner with co-employees, subcontractors, and customers.
• Perform other duties as needed, including general maintenance, cleaning, lifting, organizing.

Requirements:

Education / Certifications

• Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman’s license
• EPA Universal license or obtained within 60 days of hire
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience/Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC/R experience but willing to train the right individual
• Proficiency in servicing, troubleshooting, and cleaning refrigeration, heating and cooling equipment and related products
• Possess and maintain a valid and current Driver’s License and be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects of up to 35 pounds often and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders from all heights within OSHA regulations.
• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions with exposure to outdoor temperature variations, noise, vibrations, gas or fumes, grease, cleaning solvents, degreasing agents, machinery and its moving parts, odors, and dust particles.
• Must be able to be on call nights and weekends on a rotating basis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with a smartphone
• Must be willing to join a local union

Perks/Benefits:

• Company van with tools after initial training
• Paid port to port
• 6 paid holidays
• Union health, dental, and vision insurance coverage and pension program
• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities