HVAC Technician

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Stampede Ventures, Inc, a BSNC family company, seeks an experienced HVAC Technician in Allentown, PA to perform preventive and corrective maintenance at multiple sites. The role requires travel to service sites, reporting to project and quality managers, and coordinating activities within the region.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of HVAC experience, EPA 608 certification, and the ability to work with subcontractors and various building systems.

Qualifications

• Must pass an extensive background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
• Should own the basic tools needed to perform maintenance on the equipment.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Must pass drug screening.
• 5-10 years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment.
• EPA 608 Certification for refrigerant (Type 1 and Type 2).

Responsibilities

• Travel daily to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and other equipment.
• Complete PM checklists and close out work orders in Maximo.
• Perform minor repairs on building equipment during visits.
• Work with subcontractors for services not offered in-house.
• Maintain excellent customer relations across all management levels.
• Repair, maintain, or install HVAC equipment for generation, utilization, or distribution of commercial systems.
• Inspect, maintain, adjust, and repair equipment for reliable indoor air and critical environments.
• Handle and repair test equipment, chillers, air handlers, DDC controls, and air distribution systems.
• Operate and manage refrigerants (HFC/HCFC/CFC).
• Repair and maintain various HVAC units and components across sites.
• Maintain inventory of HVAC parts and supplies.
• Design preventive maintenance programs and scheduling.
• Conduct chemical tests on cooling towers and water loops.
• Balance airflow for proper air circulation in air handlers.
• Assess vendor specs and supervise material purchases.
• Perform low voltage wiring and DDC control work.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs in HVAC equipment.
• Carry out regular plumbing and maintenance tasks.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Mechanical/electrical/plumbing skills

75 lb lifting capability

Willingness to travel daily

Self-supervision

EPA 608 Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA 608 Certification for refrigerant

Tools

Maximo CM system

Job description

SUMMARY Stampede Ventures, Inc, a company within the BSNC family, is currently seeking a qualified HVAC Technician in Allentown, PA. This is a position for a seasoned HVAC technician who will be responsible for executing Preventive and Corrective Maintenance at multiple locations as well as coordinating with points of contact with the customer for access to the facilities. The HVAC Technician will travel to the various sites serviced by the SVI Region 3 contrac. Findings and reports will be submitted to the Project manager and Quality Manager. This position may also be tasked with assisting in coordination of activities in the region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel daily to perform needed preventive maintenance on the HVAC and other equipment as needed.
• Complete PM checklists and close out the work order in Maximo. Uploading documents and photos as needed to document work performed.
• Perform minor repairs on building equipment as needed during visits. (Faucets, flushometers, change light bulbs)
• Work with subcontractors for services we do not have capability to offer.
• Maintain excellent customer relations during job performance Interacting with all levels of management
• Carry out repair, maintenance, or installation of equipment for the generation, utilization, or distribution of commercial systems
• Perform inspection, maintenance, adjustment, and repair of equipment to ensure constant and reliable indoor air comfort, as well as laboratory or critical environments
• Handle and repair test equipment, complex centrifugal chillers, direct expansion and chilled water-based cooling systems, large air handlers, electronic and pneumatic direct digital control systems, and air distribution systems
• Operate, procure, introduce, and get back HFC, HCFC, and CFC refrigerants
• Perform repairs and maintenance of reach in, walk in, stand alone ice machines, central plan chillers, pumps, free standing A/C units, refrigerators, roof top cooling units, and guest rooms A/C units
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
• Design an effective preventive maintenance program to ensure maintenance of equipment is scheduled and carried out regularly as at when due
• Carry out chemical test on cooling tower and chilled water loop as required
• Ensure proper air circulation on the air handler by balancing airflow
• Assess vendor specifications and proposals and give recommendations to the customer; supervise material purchase following customer's ordering procedures
• Perform low voltage wiring; handle BAS system Direct Digital Controllers (DDC)
• Diagnose and effect mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs to HVAC equipment
• Carry out regular periodic plumbing and maintenance tasks as needed
• And all other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO's)

• Must be able to pass an extensive background check
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation
• Should own the basic tools needed to perform maintenance on the equipment
• High school education or equivalent
• Must be able to pass drug screening
• 5-10 years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment.
• EPA 608 Certification for refrigerant (Type 1 and Type 2).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of multiple types of HVAC systems. (Mini-Splits, Rooftop Units, Chillers-Air Cooled, etc.)
• Good mechanical/electrical/plumbing skills as related to HVAC equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to travel daily within the Designated area.
• Our company has locations in 3 states with multiple locations

Preferred

• 10-15 years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment.
• Experience with maintaining multiple locations.
• EPA 608 Certification for refrigerant (Universal).
• Controls Knowledge a plus.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Technicians may be required to walk/stand/sit for extended periods as needed. Travel to and from work sites is accomplished via company owned vehicle(van/truck). Work at customer locations includes the need to bring tools to and from the work vehicle to multifloored buildingsDOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Stampede will maintain a small office in Baltimore, MD area out of which we base our operations. Technicians will report to this office daily for assignments unless scheduled for deployment to a job site.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.