HVAC Tech I

PRIDE Industries; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A company focused on creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities is seeking an HVAC Tech I in Wisconsin. In this role, you will install, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC systems for residential and light commercial equipment. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience and be proficient in electrical troubleshooting. This position requires adherence to safety policies and responds to emergency calls after hours.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience servicing residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting.
• Able to use industry hand and machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various HVAC equipment.
• Observe and interpret refrigeration pressures and adjust controls.
• Respond to emergency calls after work hours.

Job description

Overview

HVAC Tech I — PRIDE Industries

Salary: $26.18 hr. | Status: Onsite

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the HVAC I (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) I technician performs various technical work repairing, replacement, and installation of HVAC equipment to include furnaces, heat pumps, package units, split systems, ranging from residential HVAC/R equipment to light commercial equipment. Duties also consist of performing maintenance and being knowledgeable on the fundamentals of refrigeration equipment.

Typical Duties

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
• Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape.
• Utilize skills in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Observe and interpret refrigeration pressures and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation. Able to perform recovery and vacuum.
• Test joints and connections for gas leaks.
• Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secure them in place.
• Replace defective controls, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• Repair and replace residential and light commercial evaporative A/C units.
• Repair and replace residential and light commercial heating systems.
• Ensure PRIDE safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Respond to emergency calls after work hours.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function

Minimum Qualifications

• One to three years of field experience servicing residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
• Able to use industry hand and machine tools (e.g. vacuum pumps, refrigeration gauges).
• Ability to read, interpret and work from schematics and written instructions.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting (i.e. single phase and three phase motors, compressors, contactors, relays and sensors).

Education Requirements

Not Applicable

Certificates Required

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

• EPA Certification
• R410A Safety
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Maneuvering to, in, and around equipment.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching.
• Climbing steps, tools or ladders.
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 35 pounds.
• Climbing ladders to gain access to rooftop equipment.

Work Environment

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

How To Apply

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at www.prideindustries.com. PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

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