HVAC Technician

Westover Companies; Phoenixville, Northern (Chester County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Weekly pay

401(k) with match

Apartment discount after 90 days

Gas allowance

Flexible schedule

Training & certifications

Job summary

Westover Companies in Phoenixville, PA is seeking an entry-level HVAC maintenance technician to assist in operating and inspecting all HVAC systems across properties. The role involves daily travel, adherence to safety procedures, and supporting maintenance schedules.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a $1000 sign-on bonus, with opportunities for training and certification in CAMT/HVAC, plus an employer-matched 401(k).

Qualifications

• Two years HVAC experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of water source heat pumps, boilers, and hydronic heating.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs or more.
• Be able to shovel and salt when it snows.
• Capable of using ladders and building trades.
• Keep inventory records.
• Identify safety hazards and report to Director.
• Follow safety procedures.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Attend continuing education courses.
• Uphold company policies and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist management maintain and operate all HVAC systems.
• Inspect and monitor jobs.
• Inspect properties for liability or problems and report to Director.
• Submit weekly status reports every Tuesday morning.
• Track equipment and prioritize replacements.
• Catalog equipment and create preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform PMs on older equipment to extend longevity.
• Preventive maintenance in boiler rooms: inspections, cleaning, detectors, lighting, painting.
• Troubleshoot and investigate property issues.
• Daily travel.
• Any other tasks as assigned.

Skills

HVAC experience

Reliable transportation

Hand and power tools

Heat pumps knowledge

Boilers

Hydronic heating

Heavy lifting

Snow removal

Ladders use

Inventory tracking

Safety awareness

Continuing education

Team oriented

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: INDEPENDENCE CROSSING - Phoenixville, PA 19460Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Skilled Labor - TradesThe Westover Companies is a family-owned and operated property management company. We are located in the King of Prussia area and have operated for over fifty years with the purpose of providing quality living, shopping and working space for residents and customers.

$1000 SIGN ON BONUS

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance –FREE to employees only(Family plans available)
• Life/AD&D Insurance –FREE to employees only
• Long and short term disability –FREE to employees only
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick/Personal time
• Weekly pay
• Retirement plan 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4%, automatic enrollment
• 20% discount on apartment at any of our propertiesafter first 90 days of employment
• Red Wing boot voucherof $175 after the first 90 days of employment
• Gas allowance
• Flexible schedule
• Overtime pay is available
• Training, CAMT certification, HVAC certification opportunities

Job Functions:

• Assist Westover Management maintain and operate all HVAC systems.
• Inspect and monitor jobs.
• Inspect properties for potential liability or problems and report back to Director.
• Weekly Status Reports will be completed and sent every Tuesday morning to Director.
• Equipment Inspections will take place when a filter change is scheduled for the entire property, problem units will be identified and put on list for replacement, and deficiencies will also be put on a list and dealt with in order of priority.
• We will also be cataloging existing equipment and making preventative maintenance schedules for each property. We will perform PM’S on existing older equipment to ensure a unit’s longevity.
• Preventive Maintenance will be performed in boiler rooms that will include routine inspections, cleaning out rooms, repairing leaking pipes, installing carbon monoxide detectors, improving lighting, painting floors, making sure electrical devices are covered, and checking flue pipes.
• Trouble shoot and investigate any issue that may arise at a property.
• Daily travel
• Any other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two years HVAC experience.
• Reliable transportation
• Demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of standard hand and power tools
• Knowledge of water source heat pumps, electric heat pumps, boilers, and hydronic heating.
• Lifting and moving of heavy items at least 25 lbs. or more (water heaters, appliances, rock salt, etc.)
• Be able to shovel and salt when it snows.
• Use a variety of building trade skills.
• Be able to use step/extension ladders.
• Keep track of inventory.
• Identify safety and hazardous conditions and report to Director of Upgrade Division and/or Safety Committee.
• Follow Company operational and safety procedures.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Attend Continuing Education Courses when required and make sure employees are taking required courses.
• Promote and follow Westover Policy and Procedures as well as Corporate Values.