HVAC Service Technician - Journeyman

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO); Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxair is seeking a Journeyman Service Technician to service HVAC equipment across commercial sites in the Atlanta area. You will work with dispatchers and leaders to assign daily tasks, perform preventative maintenance, and complete service requests with skill and safety in mind.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial HVAC, EPA certification, and the ability to travel locally. Typical hours are Monday through Friday with potential overtime and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA refrigerant handling certification required.
• 5+ years of commercial HVAC technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems at client sites.
• Carry out emergency service calls and repairs as needed.
• Order materials through the Maxair PO system and submit receipts.
• Maintain accurate electronic paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate with dispatcher and team leads for daily assignments.

Skills

Customer Focused

Decision Quality

Team Player

Safety Conscious

Education

High school diploma

EPA Certification

Tools

Handheld computer

Smartphone

Job description

COMPANY VISION

Our vision is to create an environment where individuals are not only eager to succeed but also prepared and supported to thrive. We are dedicated to fostering growth that extends beyond our organization, enriching the lives of our people, their families and the communities they serve. At Maxair, we strive to cultivate a workplace where individuals find fulfillment in their work and build meaningful connections with each other.

Description

COMPANY VISION

Our vision is to create an environment where individuals are not only eager to succeed but also prepared and supported to thrive. We are dedicated to fostering growth that extends beyond our organization, enriching the lives of our people, their families and the communities they serve. At Maxair, we strive to cultivate a workplace where individuals find fulfillment in their work and build meaningful connections with each other.

MAXAIR Mechanical, founded in 1988, is a people-first company that provides commercial and industrial HVAC, Plumbing, and Controls solutions throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. We proudly serve a variety of industries and are part of the Service Logic family of companies.

CORE VALUES

At Maxair, our Core Values guide how we work, support one another, and make decisions throughout the organization:

• Accountability: Willingness to take ownership of my own actions and encouraging others to do the same, fostering a culture of responsibility and growth.
• Drive: The unwavering determination to support those around you, overcome obstacles, and achieve goals.
• Humility: Having an accurate assessment of your abilities and putting the interest of the team ahead of your own.
• Integrity: Always doing the right thing—even when it isn’t convenient, or no one is watching.
• People Focused: Prioritizing the well-being and growth of teams, families, customers, and the community, ensuring they feel connected, supported, and valued.

Description

Summary/Objective

The Journeyman Service Technician represents Maxair by serving as the direct customer contact and is responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned work orders, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer's location. Service technicians work closely with the dispatcher and their team leader for daily assignments, materials acquisition and weekly scheduling.

In this position you will establish and maintain a positive relationship with customers, vendors and co-workers through effective oral and written communication skills via phone, computer, and face to face. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspections, site surveys and service requests including repair, replacement and modifications of equipment or systems as needed or requested by customers. Communicating with customers, account managers and project managers regarding service call findings and recommendations is required. Job stress will range from moderate to extreme, with an average day being moderately stressful.

At Maxair, we believe that our customer's satisfaction is the goal of our work. We safely provide the highest quality products and services for a fair price. Our employees' personal happiness and job satisfaction are critical to our success and we value our employees as professionals.

Requirements

Essential Functions

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

• Safely perform preventative maintenance visits to Maxair customers, servicing a variety of HVAC equipment including split systems, water source heat pumps, rooftop units, computer room air conditioners, mini-split systems, packaged systems and more.
• Safely perform emergency service visits to Maxair customers as well as new customers.
• Purchase required material from supply house, using Maxair PO system, and submit weekly receipts.
• Complete all required electronic paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate regularly with Maxair dispatcher to receive daily assignments and report completion.
• Communicate regularly with assigned Area Team Leader/Area Supervisor/Area Manager with any technical or customer issues.
• Communicate with Maxair service sales personnel to support repair quotes, new maintenance agreement quotes, and other customer needs.
• Maintain the equipment and inventory in your truck for maximum efficiency.
• Display team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including rare overnight stays.
• Participate in Journeyman on-call technician rotation schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• Support Maxair financial goals and initiatives to achieve them
• Conform with Maxair policies and procedures at all times
• Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
• Exhibit professional conduct at all times, whether at the job site or driving company vehicles.
• Maintain any necessary licenses or certifications which may apply.
• Attend required department meetings.
• Attend company or vendor training as required.
• Work with and train any HVAC helpers/apprentices which may be assigned to work with you.

Competencies

• Customer Focused
• Decision Quality
• Optimizing Work Processes
• Instills Trust

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The HVAC service technicians work in mostly in commercial buildings, office buildings, schools, hospitals, government buildings and factories. The worksites may be very hot or cold due to the heating and cooling systems that are to be repaired may not be working properly and because some parts of these systems are located outdoors. Working in cramped spaces and during irregular hours is common. Ability to climb ladders to access roof top units will be needed.

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. This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 lbs. Although most technicians work indoors, some work may be outdoors. At times, work may be in awkward or cramped/tight spaces and involve handling heavy equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM hours. Overtime and irregular hours are frequent.

Travel

Daily travel to service locations in the greater Atlanta, GA area is required.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in a drug free workplace
• Possess a clean driving record and a current driver's license
• Strong steady work history with 5+ years minimum as a Commercial HVAC technician
• Local Union 72 membership as Apprentice, Tradesman, or Journeyman (or the qualifications, willingness and ability to join)
• EPA Certification for refrigerant handling, Universal
• Working proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad)

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associates degree
• Star certification
• OSHA 30 certification

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of working safely and following safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with Maxair customers and coworkers, while supporting Maxair's culture.
• Very genuine and personable.