HVAC Technician

EMCOR Facilities Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Facilities Services maintains, repairs, installs, inspects, and adjusts commercial and industrial HVAC systems. The team provides cost estimates, equipment layouts, and schedules for jobs to ensure safe, efficient operation across facilities.

The role requires reading blueprints, managing gauges, valves, and pumps, and coordinating with site personnel. Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and a Universal Recovery

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; additional technical training preferred.
• 1 year of related industrial experience or training recommended.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Universal Recovery Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Repairs and maintains HVAC equipment.
• Reads system blueprints and specifications.
• Opens valves on compressors, pumps and condensers to prepare systems for operation.
• Reads gauges and adjusts actuators, valves, and pumps to control systems.
• Operates refrigerant recovery equipment and service gauges.
• Installs wiring to connect components to power sources.
• Cuts, threads, and connects piping and sheet metal components.
• Maintains inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Keeps accurate paperwork related to duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

Technical school training

Tools

Refrigerant recovery equipment

Vacuum pumps

Service gauges

Sheet metal work

Job description

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

Maintains, repairs, installs, inspects, and adjusts commercial and industrial HVAC systems. Also provides cost estimates, equipment lays out, and schedules jobs accordingly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance tasking on all HVAC equipment. Repair and maintenance on all HVAC equipment.
Responsible for accurate and timely paperwork related to essential duties and responsibilities.
Ability to read and understand system blueprints and specifications
Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
Reads gauges and instruments, adjusts mechanisms such as actuators, valves, controls, and pumps to control system operation.
Responds to associated Hot/Cold temperature complaints.
Discusses system malfunctions with users to isolate problems.
Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specified intervals.
Operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges.
Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
Installs wiring to connect components to electric power source.
Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
Cuts, threads, gas welds, and connects pipe to functional components of HVAC systems.
Cuts, bends, crimp sheet metal, install air ducts and associated sheet metal components.
Lubricate fans, motors, and control units.
Maintain, organize, control, inventory supplies, tools, and equipment.
Clean and organize shop area. Maintain inventory of spare parts and material. Maintain tools and equipment for maintenance work.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary by Site Manager and/or designee

Qualifications

Education
High School or GED and/or technical school, minimum of 1 year related industrial experience and/or training.
Business Experience
Six months to 1 year related industrial experience and/or training.
Licenses/Certifications
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Universal Recovery Certification
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule: days, evenings, weekends and emergencies
Present self in professional manner: neat appearance and grooming.
Able to produce a quality work product in a prompt, safe and efficient manner.
Observe and adhere to safety and health rules.
Good communication with and respect for co-workers and their property, vendors, and tenants
Team player, hard worker, good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports.
Maintain a good attendance record, including notification in the event of tardiness and absence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our affirmative Action Policy .

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