HVAC Technician

Airtron; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Airtron in Frederick is seeking a skilled HVAC service technician to install, diagnose, repair and maintain residential heating and cooling systems.

You will work on-site at occupied homes, coordinate with dispatch, ensure safety, and keep records and parts organized. Requires EPA certification, high school diploma or HVAC certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ HVAC service experience.
• EPA certification required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good verbal and written communication in English.
• Basic computing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heating and air equipment.
• Inspect and maintain ducting and materials/equipment.
• Identify, wire, and start-up complete residential systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve/repair issues to keep equipment functioning.
• Coordinate with office for day-to-day work schedule and parts.
• Complete paperwork neatly on tablet and debrief with dispatch/customer.

Skills

HVAC service experience

Solder/Brazing

English communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC trade school certification

EPA Certification

Job description

Job Description:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities*

• Maintain and repair heating and air equipment.
• Inspect and maintain ducting and company materials/equipment within a serviceable condition.
• Identify, wire, and start-up complete residential systems.
• Troubleshoot, recommend, and resolve/repair all issues to keep equipment functioning properly.
• May perform start-ups, testing & recording results for each system during start-up to ensure the system is functioning properly.
• Perform proper inspection of system and inform dispatch/customer of any outstanding concerns.
• Explain each service and repair performed to dispatch/customer.
• Directly coordinate with office for day-to-day work schedule.
• Facilitates order for all parts required for appointments and ensure preparedness for the day of service.
• Transport parts, materials and tools to the job site and provide proper accounting of assigned items.
• Completes all paperwork/tablet neatly and timely as required
• Debrief all service(s) provided with dispatch/customer after each service call with respective documentation.
• Inspection of area for cleanliness after job completion.
• Maintains company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out.
• Abides by all company standards of performance and code of ethics.
• Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates.
• Ensure all foot ware has protective floor savers while working in customer homes.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

* Duties may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ HVAC service experience
• EPA Certification
• Solder/Brazing skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Beginner computing skills and able to use a computer, laptop or tablet.
• Basic proficiency in navigating the internet and email software such as Microsoft Outlook
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work overtime with little notice; weekend hours may occasionally be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC trade school certification
• 1-2 years’ experience in construction, HVAC or related experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to learn and be a part of a team
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Related work experience may be substituted for education.
• Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture

Working Conditions:

• Majority of work will take place at occupied residential homes and/or construction sites. Minimal time spent in an office environment.
• Travel by vehicle to and from work locations
• Regularly exposed to construction environments involving equipment, elevated work areas, confined spaces, noise, dust, hazardous materials and odors
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to drive and operate a motorized passenger vehicle or forklift
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds frequently
• Frequently performs tasks requiring climbing, bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching
• Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work on platforms/scaffolding (using the appropriate fall protection requirements)
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, masks/respirators, reflective safety vests, gloves and safety toe, construction-grade work boots
• Must be able to adhere to long periods of standing, walking or sitting
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds to operate phones or other equipment safely.
• With natural or corrected vision, able to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others
• Ability to enter text or data into a hand-held device or computer by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-key numeric keypad
• Must be able to use arms and hands to reach overhead, signal, grab, hold, lift, turn, push and pull objects and tools

* Physical requirements may vary by location.

Airtron is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.