Maintenance Trades Helper

U.S. Facilities Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading building maintenance services company as an HVAC Mechanic. This role involves the operation and maintenance of critical systems such as boilers and chillers, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You will engage in hands-on tasks, from routine preventive maintenance to emergency repairs, making a significant impact on building operations. If you have a passion for HVAC systems and a commitment to excellence, this position offers you a chance to thrive in a supportive and diverse work environment, where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 3+ years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate building automation systems and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on HVAC systems and components.
• Respond to emergencies like floods and power outages.

Skills

HVAC Maintenance

Boiler Operation

Chiller Operation

Building Automation Systems

Mechanical Repairs

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

3 Years Maintenance Experience

2 Years Boiler Room Experience

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated building maintenance services company, is currently accepting resumes for the position of HVAC Mechanic for its Philadelphia PA location.

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, energy management systems, and all associated equipment.

Duties involve: observing and interpreting readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of the system’s operation, adjusting controls to ensure safe and efficient operation of the system and to meet demands for the service provided; recording in logs various aspects of the system’s operation; keeping the engines, machinery and equipment of the system in good working order; performing routine and preventive maintenance, operating building automation systems and monitoring the performance and condition of the water treatment systems; conducting equipment/system watches and tours and inspecting and monitoring for proper operation and making equipment/system adjustments and shifting equipment as required; maintaining records of maintenance services, repairs, supplies, fuel consumption, etc.; making moderate repairs of a mechanical nature; and may be assigned other duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all repairs and maintenance of all heating/cooling and ventilating components common to the building operations.
• Performs HVAC tasks at the highest level involving piping systems, motors and controllers, pneumatic systems, chilled water, etc.
• Maintains air handlers and other mechanical equipment by changing filters, belts, oil, cleaning coils, and drain pans.
• Operates, installs, repairs and maintains mechanical equipment such as air handlers, exhaust fans, automatic valves, pneumatic and electrical controls, refrigeration systems, and space heating and cooling units.
• Required to respond to emergencies such as floods, power outages, etc.

May be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth above to address business needs and changing business practices.

Education and Experience required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of maintenance experience and an additional two (2) years’ experience in a boiler room, attending boilers and chillers (large commercial facility preferred).
• Ability to operate building automation systems.
• Possess a current license as a Stationary Engineer, First Grade.
• Must provide own basic hand tools and test equipment.
• Capable of reading blueprints, drawings, layouts.
• Must be able to read and speak English clearly.
• Valid driver's license.

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.