HVAC Technician

Roles and Responsibilities

Employee performs skilled, complex work in the repair, maintenance, and installation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and steam distribution equipment and energy management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigates problems and performs repairs on various mechanical and electrical equipment in heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on various mechanical and electrical equipment in heating and cooling systems.
• Monitors and inspects heating and cooling systems to ensure continued proper operation.
• Installs and maintains diverse heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Lays out wires and pipes to complete HVAC systems.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Ensures that all installations are done in accordance with the set standards.
• Ensures calibration of thermostats and other controls.
• Performs checks on motors and belts and handles lubrication duties.
• Changes filters and replaces any parts as they wear out.
• Ensures that chemical compositions in equipment are adequate at all times.
• Handles conduit running for HVAC equipment.
• Orders any supplies or equipment needed for HVAC maintenance or installation as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations in order to resolve issues on an immediate basis.
• Handles maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Replaces faulty or expired parts in an HVAC system.
• Fabricates parts in case parts are not readily available.
• Follows building policies and standards.
• Ensures that the fire alarm system of the building is secure.
• Updates chilled water readings.
• Manages Building Management System (BMS).
• Ensures the treatment of chilled water chemicals.

QHSE

• Takes reasonable care of your own health and safety and does not put other persons - fellow employees and members of the public - at risk by what you do or don't do in the course of your work.
• Cooperates with any company efforts to improve health and safety at work.
• Complies with any reasonable instruction given to you in the interest of health and safety.
• Does not interfere with or misuse anything that's provided for your health, safety, or welfare.
• Reports any accidents, injuries, or illnesses you may suffer as a result of doing your work, or any accidents, injuries, or illnesses you become aware of that involve a fellow employee or member of the public at your place of work.

Desired Candidate Profile

Skills Required:

• Strong background in reading and interpreting instructions and safety procedures associated with HVAC processes.
• Solid knowledge of using hand and power tools.
• Experienced in handling electronic and mechanical systems effectively.
• Exceptional knowledge of providing technical assistance with the design and implementation of HVAC systems.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of blueprints.
• Ability to repair systems.
• Diploma/ITI in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning.

Other Requirements:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience within the maintenance services market sector.
• Computer knowledge.
• Fluent written and spoken English.