Service Start-Up & Commissioning Technician

Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid training

401(k)

Job summary

Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation in Catonsville is seeking a Start-Up & Commissioning Technician to service commercial HVAC-R equipment, perform start-ups, commissioning and documentation. The role requires reading diagrams, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with the service department.

Travel to sites and strong file management are essential. Applicant should have HVAC Journeyman or Masters license, Universal CFC, and at least 5 years of commercial HVAC

Qualifications

• HVAC Journeyman level license or Masters license required.
• Technical school graduate or completion of HVAC Apprenticeship.
• Universal CFC Certification.
• Minimum 5 years commercial HVAC experience at Journeyman level.

Responsibilities

• Read wiring diagrams and blueprints to perform work.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, service, repair and diagnostics of commercial HVAC equipment.
• Install HVAC equipment and perform startups.
• Document service reports with accurate detail.
• Assist with quality control on projects.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Reading wiring diagrams

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Math calculations

Education

HVAC Apprenticeship or technical school

Tools

PlanGrid

DDC systems

Job description

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Job Title: Start-Up & Commissioning Technician Department: Start-Up & Commissioning

Grade: Journeyman Supervisor: Start-Up/CX Superintendent

$30 - $48 per hour Full-time

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• 401(k)

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing and repairing commercial HVAC-R equipment. Work will include start up, commissioning, adjusting, repair, modification and or replacement of HVAC equipment including inter-connecting piping, electrical and control wiring. Communication and proper documentation with great file management skills is vital. This position is an extension to the service department and all correspondence and scheduling will come from the Catonsville office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals to perform necessary work
• Conducts preventive maintenance, service, repair and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC equipment and systems
• Performs installation of HVAC equipment
• Performs start-ups on all new and potentially old equipment depending on the nature of the
• Commissions thus said equipment and documents all
• Assist with quality control of the particular project of all MEC2
• Accurately estimates time and material requirements for repairs and
• Maintains a complete set of necessary tools applicable to the trade and is proficient in their use
• Follows all safety practices and adheres to all safety related

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for company assets used performing HVAC service work
• Holds a valid driver’s license
• Makes purchases at local supply houses in accordance with company policy
• Completes neat, detailed and accurate service reports and submits them in a timely manner
• Routinely works independently while performing HVAC service
• Routinely interacts with clients
• Conducts self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency
• Utilize all software such as Plan grid to become as efficient as possible

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical school graduate or successful completion of an HVAC Apprenticeship program
• HVAC Journeyman and or Masters license
• Universal CFC Certification
• Minimum of 5 - years commercial HVAC experience at the Journeyman level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals to include basic thermodynamics and psychometrics, basic electricity, ability to perform electrical, controls and refrigerant circuit diagnostics
• Proficiency in performing preventive maintenance, repairs and diagnostics on commercial HVAC equipment with cooling capacities in excess of 25-tons such as gas/electric packaged equipment (constant & variable volume), split systems, single and multi-zone ductless spilt systems, heat pumps and all related controls
• Proficiency in the preventive maintenance, repair and diagnostics of VAV terminal units, light commercial boilers, gas and oil burners, circulating pumps and exhaust fans of various sizes
• Proficiency in the diagnostics, repair and installation of semi-hermetic compressors
• Proficiency in performing preventive maintenance with limited repair and diagnostic abilities on VRF systems, data center precision cooling units, commercial humidifiers/dehumidifiers and DDC systems
• Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to perform service and repair on HVAC equipment and systems.
• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions and approaches to problems
• Able to perform mathematical calculations

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift up to 50
• Spend long periods of time standing
• Ability to climb ladders to perform work
• Work in high elevations

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Daily travel to multiple job locations
• May be subjected to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions
• Work weekend or night-time duty as needed to include on-call duty

NOTE

This job description describes the reporting relationship, the essential functions of the job (duties/tasks/responsibilities), and additional job requirements including: education/experience, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical/mental job requirements. From time-to-time, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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