HVAC Service Technician

Modern Companies; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC service provider in Dubuque, IA, is seeking a Service Technician to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install HVAC and related equipment. The ideal candidate should possess a Universal CFC License and demonstrate strong technical and communication skills. This role may require overtime to meet operational demands. Interested candidates should be open to union membership.

Qualifications

• Keen technical knowledge regarding equipment and concepts.
• Ability to assist other service representatives in solving problems.
• Must be able to work in high pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install HVAC equipment.
• Inform the customer regarding job status and next steps.
• Prepare and complete writing work orders accurately.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Customer relations

Education

Universal CFC License

Job description

Dubuque, IA or Davenport, IA, or Des Moines, IA, or Blaine, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Role and Responsibilities

A Service Technician troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and installs HVAC and related equipment as assigned. They assume day to day coordination of specific agreements or projects as assigned to assure contractual commitments are met in a timely, cost effective manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Troubleshooting

Follow point by point troubleshooting guides to find faults in a short period of time.

Possess the ability to read and understand electrical schematics.

Check complete system before leaving the job in order to avoid needless callbacks.

Seek out help if needed to solve the problem before leaving the job.

Customer Relations

Inform the customer when arriving at or leaving the job along with when planning to return if needed.

Explore the customer complaint to determine the problem and find a resolution.

Tactfully instruct the customer on proper use of the system when problems are caused by customer error.

Give assurance to customer that the problem is fixed; explaining cause and remedy; and if the problem has not been fixed offer explanation of situation and suggest next step

Time Management/Planning

Demonstrate ability to accurately determine job priorities by adhering to planned call schedule, scheduling report time concurrent with jobs, handling interruptions in stride, having the proper tools, materials, and scheduled tasking when arriving at the job site. scheduling vehicle maintenance.

Work with project sales and dispatch to assure service representatives and material are on the job at the right time.

Communication

Promptly and accurately complete all required workorder information digitally or on paper.

Keep manager informed of any customer concerns.

Communicate information to all parties as needed.

Provide sales with qualified leads

Look for SPOT opportunities in support of meeting Operational team goals

Determine who in the customer’s organization is responsible for the mechanical system being serviced

Discuss with customer to replace obsolete/outdated systems and make recommendations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Keen technical knowledge up to date regarding equipment and concepts

Ability to search out and read applicable manuals and online sources.

Ability to assist other service representatives in solving problems

Ability to find a solution when presented with a problem, and whether to repair or replace.

Demonstrate the capability of handling heavy workload of calls

Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication

Must be able to work in high pressure situations facing strict deadlines

Hours may exceed 40 hours per week to effectively perform this position

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education requirements

Universal CFC License

Modern is a Signatory Contractor with the Local Piping and Sheet Metal unions. Must be willing to join the union if not already a member.

AAP/ EEO Statement

At Modern, we understand that every employee is different in their own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. Modern is a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.