HVAC Technician

CleanSpace; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CleanSpace in Ferndale, MI is seeking an experienced HVAC lead technician to supervise troubleshooting, repairs, and installations across commercial multi-zone systems. You will create modification plans, guide junior technicians, and manage material estimates.

You will read blueprints, ensure safety, and coordinate work with campus central control systems. A Journeyman license and EPA certification are required, with willingness to travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Possession of a Journeyman refrigeration license (JR) and an EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Degree(s) from an accredited institution above minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Leads lower-level HVAC technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of commercial systems with various controls.
• Develops modification plans and estimates for remodel activities.
• Creates preventive maintenance checklists for new equipment.
• Interprets as-built blueprints and recommends system modifications.
• Researches and selects materials for HVAC installation and maintenance.
• Ensures safety and environmental practices are followed.
• Estimates jobs, layouts, and material requirements.
• Interprets structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoots and repairs commercial multi-zone systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC installation

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Leadership

Safety procedures

Education

Journeyman refrigeration license

EPA Universal Certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Traveling to various work sites in and out of state to leads troubleshooting and repair efforts on commercial grade heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and multi-zone systems that incorporate pneumatic, electronic, and/or programmable logic controls. Creates drawings or plans for HVAC modifications and leads the installation of components that require controls programming and linkage to the campus central control system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads lower-level HVAC technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of commercial air conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems that incorporate pneumatic, digital, and central energy management system controls.
• Develops heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system modification plans and estimates jobs for remodel activities.
• Creates preventive maintenance checklists for new equipment.
• Interprets as-built building blueprints and recommends system modifications for remodel projects in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Researches and selects materials for HVAC systems installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Estimating jobs, layout, material research, and selection.
• Interpreting structural, mechanical, and electrical building prints.
• Troubleshooting and repairing commercial and multi-zone heating and cooling systems.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Possession of a current Journeyman’s refrigeration Licenses (JR) and an EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that is above the minimum education requirementmay be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to prepare engineering documents, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
• Ability to develop heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system modification plans.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Documents and tracks preventive maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, building materials, and emergency maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of HVAC systems that incorporate digital control systems and are linked to a multi-building, computer-based Energy Management and Control System. (EMCS).

Conditions of Employment

• Must be willing to travel to various job sites in and out of state.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is a requirement for this job.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must maintain certification status.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.