HVAC Technician

cw; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to support critical facilities with maintenance and repairs on commercial HVAC systems. You will respond to alarms, complete work orders, and coordinate with vendors while maintaining safety and uptime.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in facility maintenance, a valid driver license, and the ability to work overtime including weekends. HVAC license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with basic technical aptitude.
• 3+ years in commercial facility maintenance or HVAC related work.
• Holds a valid driver license; HVAC license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs, troubleshooting, basic repairs and installations on commercial HVAC systems.
• Respond to trouble calls including alarms and ensure timely closure of work orders.
• Maintain records of parts and materials, order supplies as needed.
• Maintain safe working environment and comply with safety programs.

Skills

PM maintenance

Troubleshooting

Basic electrical

Customer service

Hand tools

PC MS Office

Reading and interpreting docs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC controls

Job description

HVAC Technician

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Lead HVAC Technician works within a facility management organization that provides a variety of O&M services that includes R&D Labs, critical data environments and commercial office space. Technician is responsible for completing all assigned tasks while maintaining a constant focus on the critical nature of equipment up-time.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform PM’s, troubleshooting, basic repairs, adjustments and installations to commercial air conditioning systems
• Technicians must be capable of responding to a variety of trouble calls or work tickets such as, but not limited to, hot/cold issues, general plumbing, light carpentry work, basic electrical, piping repairs, lighting issues, minor leaks while demonstrating strong customer service skills
• Ensure that PM’s and work orders assigned are completed and closed out in compliance with the provided schedule
• Responds to building system alarms to preserve the critical load, minimize equipment or system damage, and participates in root cause analysis
• Assist with equipment and system operational modifications, such as critical switching, Lock Out/Tag Out, and safe working area set up so that specialty contractors may perform assigned or duties while minimizing risk to workers, and protecting the critical load
• Maintains records for inventory of repair supplies and materials; prepares materials requisitions for approval by supervisor as replacement needs dictate
• Maintain vigilance and report all potential system/equipment problems to management immediately
• Comply with company policies and safety requirements/programs

Key Competencies:

• Must have flexibility to work overtime and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays, and serve on an on-call basis, as may be dictated by the needs of the business
• Able to use hand tools, test equipment and knowledge of maintenance shop practices
• Able to respond to equipment alarms, troubleshoot systems through graphic user interface on equipment and systems, and understand systems operations adequately to be able to stabilize system operations while specialized OEM technicians are called to site
• Must be able to use personal computers/MS Office experience required
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical, procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate to management and client representatives

Education:

• High School graduate, GED, or equivalent experience

Important Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated working experience in a commercial facility maintenance environment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• HVAC license a plus
• Must possess a valid driver license.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, unsafe places, fumes/airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Other Duties:

The above statement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

AAP/EEO Statement:

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $28.20 - $33.177403Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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