Lead HVAC Technician - Commercial Systems

Daikin Applied Americas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced HVAC Service Technician III to diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC equipment onsite.

You will service rooftop units, chillers, water source heat pumps, and related systems, lead junior technicians, and contribute to safety and efficiency through proper documentation and customer communication. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience with increasing responsibility.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical school with HVAC certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
• Rotational Emergency Call Support as required
• Required license(s) and/or training card as required by local law district
• EPA approved Universal Technician Certification required, as necessary
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of commercial HVAC equipment including logging machines, cleaning coils, brushing tubes, replacing filters, replacing belts and proper lubrication
• Repair and replacement of defective equipment, components, or wiring related to fan coils, chillers, water source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes
• Maintain and inspect equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks
• Analyze chiller trend data to ensure optimal performance
• Perform warranty service application by inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality of HVAC equipment and components
• Lead the rebuild and retrofit of commercial HVAC equipment. Direct technician Levels I and II through hands-on demonstration of the necessary steps and introduce centrifugal rebuilds
• Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other articles as required and in a timely manner
• Interact with customers by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call Explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in available training through regional technician trainers, off-site learning modules, and Daikin Learning. Maintain all required certifications and continue to develop new skill sets
• Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are always upheld
• Follow all OSHA and Daikin Applied safety policies and procedures
• Potential travel requirements with some overnight travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TechnicalHVAC certificate

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced HVAC Service Technician III to diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC equipment onsite.

You will service rooftop units, chillers, water source heat pumps, and related systems, lead junior technicians, and contribute to safety and efficiency through proper documentation and customer communication. Some travel may be required.