Start Up Technician

Polk Mechanical Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Vehicle Allowance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Polk Mechanical Company in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Start-up Technician to bring newly installed HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to life. You will perform initial checks and final system releases, ensuring everything operates safely and to spec.

You will work with limited supervision, document progress, and coordinate with the project team to meet customer expectations. This role offers growth through training, performance reviews, and clear career paths within the startup group.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to follow specific directions and work within precise standards.
• Commitment to growth and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper equipment storage when required.
• Interpret and refine drawings; correct errors.
• Guarantee code compliance with city and trade codes.
• Verify equipment installation is plumb, level and aligned.
• Conduct functional checks per engineering or factory specs.
• Integrate controls with equipment for seamless operation.
• Maintain detailed status reports of completed work.
• Report and follow up on deficiencies with corrective action.
• Submit startup forms and documentation to the project manager.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Management

Customer Focus

Professional Appearance

Proven Proficiency

Job description

Main Office
2425 Dillard Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75051, USA

Description

As a Start-up Technician at Polk Mechanical, you'll be on the front lines, bringing newly installed HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to life. You'll ensure everything is functioning flawlessly, from initial checks to final system releases. This is a crucial role where your expertise directly impacts customer satisfaction and the success of our projects. You'll work under limited supervision, making decisions based on your knowledge and coordination with our experienced management team.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Ensure Proper Equipment Storage: When required, oversee the correct storage of equipment awaiting installation, adhering to any special requirements.
• Interpret and Refine Drawings: Review technical drawings, identify any errors or omissions, and make necessary corrections.
• Guarantee Code Compliance: Verify that all components and systems are installed in accordance with the applicable city and trade codes.
• Verify Equipment Installation: Confirm newly installed equipment is plumb, level, and properly aligned.
• Conduct Functional Checks: Test newly installed equipment to ensure it operates according to engineering or factory specifications.
• Integrate Controls: Check the interface between control systems and connected equipment for seamless functionality.
• Maintain Detailed Reports: Keep a continuous and accurate status report of all completed work.
• Manage Deficiencies: Report, document, and diligently follow up on all identified deficiencies, ensuring prompt corrective action.
• Submit Documentation: Forward all completed startup forms and documentation to the relevant Polk project manager or supervisor.

Your Growth and Development

• Participate in Performance Reviews: Engage in annual documented performance reviews with mid-year follow-ups from your supervisor.
• Drive Process Improvement: Contribute to and foster improvements and adherence to our start-up functional processes and procedures.
• Strengthen Your Skills: Continuously enhance your capabilities through training and advanced education, guided by our start-up career paths.

What You'll Bring:

• Attention to Detail: The ability to follow specific directions, perform a variety of duties, repeat tasks accurately, and work within precise limits and standards.
• Exceptional Work Ethic: A consistently positive attitude and dedication to your work.
• Customer Focus: The ability to meet customer requirements and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Professional Appearance: Neat and clean appearance.
• Self-Management: The capacity to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• Commitment to Growth: A willingness to continuously learn and grow personally and professionally.
• Responsibility: A strong sense of care for company property.
• Proven Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency and competence in diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, as evidenced by a skill-based pre-employment exam.
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

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