HVAC Technician

The Building People; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, is seeking a full-time HVAC/R Technician to support a federal agency in Edwards, California. The technician will operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility equipment across systems, with multi-skilled capabilities in Electrical, Piping/Plumbing, and Central Utility Plant Operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, on-call service, and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven HVAC/R trade expertise required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems related to HVAC.
• Experience with piping/plumbing and central utility plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems.
• Maintain facility services, preventative maintenance, inventory control, and contractor coordination.
• Inspect, calibrate, and replace HVAC components to ensure optimum performance.
• Install and service HVAC controls (pneumatic, electric, electronic).
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC/BAS control problems and dampers, coils, valves.
• Balance HVAC systems with pneumatic/electronic devices and calibrate as needed.
• Respond to service calls and provide timely on-site solutions.
• Prepare estimates for repairs and new installations in mechanical and electrical systems.
• On-call availability 24/7 with a 4-hour maximum response time.

Skills

HVAC/R trade

Electrical knowledge

Piping/Plumbing

BAS/Controls

On-call readiness

Tools

BAS control systems

Job description

Job Description/Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-timeHVAC/R Technician for the facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency. The HVAC Technician will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC trade and be multi-skilled in others (Electrical, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

This position pays $46.31/hr + $8.68/hr for Health and Welfare.

• Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned
• Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency.
• Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and test equipment used in the installation,
• Maintenance and repair of air conditioning/refrigeration HVAC control systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC controls, including pneumatic, electric, and electronic controls.
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC/BAS control problems, including dampers, coils, HVAC steam related controls, air handling equipment, and all types of valves.
• Adjusts and calibrates pneumatic/electronic devices to balance all HVAC systems.
• Inspects and services controls on a scheduled basis.
• Responds to service calls and troubleshoots problems.
• Prepares estimates for the repair and/or installation of new Mechanical, Electrical and Plumping systems and makes recommendations for such repairs and services.
• Troubleshoots and tests controls using test gauges, amp meters, hydro thermographs, and computers.
• The HVAC technician shall be available to perform manufacturer’s required preventive and emergency repairs on all facility locations HVAC equipment and be on call 24/7 with a maximum response time of 4 hours.
• Electric Only HVAC Systems
• Gas Boiler and Electric HVAC Systems
• Repair equipment and perform corrective maintenance in assigned programmatic area(s).
• Inspect and test equipment / systems to ensure that technical integrity is maintained and if necessary, proposes appropriate corrective action.
• Review pertinent technical manuals to remain current with technology and electrical safety codes.
• Work extensively outdoors in the installation and maintenance of a wide - array of technical equipment; use of ladders, safety equipment and ability to navigate rooftops and tight spaces may be required
• Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions.
• Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Work is spot-checked for accuracy.