HVAC Technician

Office Furniture Scene; Gwynedd Valley (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable facilities management firm seeks an experienced HVAC Maintenance Technician. In this role, you will maintain and repair HVAC systems, ensuring their optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, HVAC vocational training, and 3-5 years of related experience. Responsibilities also include managing inventory and being available for on-call duties during emergencies. This position requires physical stamina and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of related work experience and training.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and diagrams.
• Current valid driver's license and Universal Refrigerant License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair campus HVAC and domestic hot water systems.
• Perform on-call duties for emergencies after regular hours.
• Manage inventory and cleanliness of the shop area.

Skills

HVAC repair and maintenance

Motor controls and pumps

Basic refrigeration

Minor electric and plumbing repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC Vocational School Certificate

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and repairs campus HVAC and domestic hot water systems.
• This position may also require minor repair of refrigeration, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintains and cares for the university’s equipment, tools and vehicles as may be necessary for their continuous and safe operation.
• Responsible for the inventory management, cleanliness, and orderly manner of their shop area and assigned vehicle.

This is a compensated on-call position. All maintenance mechanics are required to take a week-long shift wherein they will be available after regular work hours for emergency situations. All facilities essential personnel must be available for work during declared emergencies, natural disasters, or critical operational disruptions.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma, or General Educational Diploma (GED).
• HVAC Vocational School Certificate and three to five years related work experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Skills

• HVAC repair and maintenance, motor controls and pumps, basic refrigeration, and controls systems.
• Minor electric, lighting, and plumbing repairs.
• The ability to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and use applied mathematical formulas.

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.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to deal effectively, courteously, and professionally with others.

Reasoning Ability

• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current valid driver's license.
• Vocational Certificate.
• Universal Refrigerant License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb ladders, work at height on mechanical lifts and rooftops. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.