HVAC Technician

The Center Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Birmingham, Alabama, is looking for an experienced HVAC Technician to install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems in campus buildings. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in HVAC maintenance. This position requires a strong understanding of safety practices in the HVAC trade, with the ability to lift heavy equipment and respond promptly to maintenance requests. Applicants must also possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in HVAC or refrigeration equipment maintenance in a similar facility.
• Possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Alabama.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with customers and the public, including reasonable standards of personal appearance.
• Ability to move, lift, or carry up to and occasionally over 50 lbs.
• Perform tasks that require bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
• Approved accredited post-secondary vocational or technical school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, floor plans, and manufacturers specifications.
• Maintain and perform repairs, install, and operate air delivery equipment and support components.
• Operate, maintain, and install mechanical refrigeration systems.
• Maintain and perform work on traditional and computerized control systems associated with HVAC.
• Work on water treatment for various systems.
• Test equipment for leaks, check gauges, and repair if needed.
• Perform inspections for preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment.
• Lubricate fans, motors, pumps, change filters and belts, and adjust controls.
• Erect and work from ladders, scaffolding, and similar devices.
• Respond to maintenance and repair requests from building occupants.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Job description

Overview

The HVAC Technician installs, operates, maintains, repairs, modifies, and replaces all types of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and components in campus building structures.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, floor plans, and manufacturers operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, special equipment, and building structures.
• Maintain and perform repairs, alter, install, and operate air delivery equipment and support components; dampers, heating and ventilating units, including heating and cooling coils, preheaters, dampers, heat exchangers, and associated control systems for existing facilities.
• Operate, maintain, and install mechanical refrigeration systems.
• Maintain and perform work on traditional and computerized control systems and components associated with HVAC delivery systems.
• Work on water treatment for various types of closed and open systems.
• Test equipment for leaks, check gauges, and repair if needed.
• Perform inspections for preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment.
• Lubricate fans, motors, pumps, change filters and belts, and adjust controls.
• Erect and work from ladders, scaffolding, boom trucks, and similar devices.
• Respond to maintenance and repair requests from building occupants.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and be knowledgeable of and comply with all safety and mechanical codes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in HVAC or refrigeration equipment maintenance in a similar facility.
• Possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Alabama.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with customers and the public, including reasonable standards of personal appearance.
• Ability to move, lift, or carry up to and occasionally over 50 lbs.
• Perform tasks that require bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
• Approved accredited post-secondary vocational or technical school diploma preferred.