HVAC Technician

Cantor Fitzgerald; Freeport (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician in California to install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC fixtures and related electrical systems. Duties include reading blueprints, performing PMs, and logging activity across equipment like motors, pumps, and CRAC units.

Requirements include 1–3 years of HVAC repair/maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to handle physical tasks and work outdoors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1–3 years of HVAC repair/maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications, codes, electrical formulas, and handbooks.
• Ability to use various testing devices related to the electrical and mechanical trades.
• Ability to lift/carry 50+ lbs., climbing, kneeling, standing, pushing/pulling, and working outdoors for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a team member in a demanding service environment.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Must have a current license for the appropriate trade.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work functions specified in the contract's Statement of Work.
• Monitors HVAC systems and preventive maintenance schedules, conducts test runs, repairs and logs equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and evaluate code compliance for electrical installations and HVAC maintenance.
• Inspect and repair components such as valves, motors, controls, wiring, and pumps.
• Order HVAC parts and maintain inventory.
• Identify and fix defects in HVAC systems and respond to outages.
• Adhere to safety procedures while using refrigeration and electrical tools.
• Monitor UPS units and respond to problems as needed.
• Perform general maintenance tasks and assist with building issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

HVAC repair

Safety procedures

Team player

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

HVAC testing devices

Job description

The HVAC Technician will be responsible for working from blueprints and drawings in an effort to assemble, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and maintain HVAC fixtures, apparatus, equipment, and wiring. Examples of equipment installed and maintained are motors, refrigerants, pneumatics, motor starters, circuit breakers, and CRAC units.

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform all work functions specified in The Statement of Work for any particular contract.

• Monitors HVAC systems and operations. Conducts preventive maintenance in accordance with established schedules. Includes test runs, repairs and logging equipment.

• Ability to interpret blueprints and evaluates code compliance involving electrical installations, modifications, and HVAC maintenance.

• Checks, repairs and/or replaces valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, pipes and other functional components of the system.

• Orders new HVAC parts, supplies and equipment. Maintains appropriate inventories.

• Responsible for locating and adjusting defects in HVAC systems. Locates and repairs power outages/shortages as required.

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Uses skill and care in the use of tools and materials used in the refrigeration and electrical trade.

• Monitors UPS Units (Battery back-up power/Test/monitor/log/respond to problems)

• Performs general maintenance, as needed (respond/repair/log building problems i.e., door hardware, replace burned out bulbs, and unclog toilets/sinks).

• May perform other duties as assigned

Other Job Functions:

• Adhere to Electrical and Refrigeration Codes.

• Assists with any Emergency (Fire/Medical) situations within the facility.

• Performs work as requested by Management.

Skills, Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or relevant experience.

• Minimum 1-3 years of HVAC repair / maintenance experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications, codes, electrical formulas, and handbooks.

• Ability to use various testing devices related to the electrical and mechanical trades.

• Ability to lift/carry 50+ lbs., climbing, kneeling, standing, pushing/pulling, and working outdoors for extended periods.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a team member in a demanding service environment.

• Must have a current valid driver’s license.

• Must have a current license for the appropriate trade.