HVAC Technician

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.
• Makes sure that any loose wires are connected and secured properly.
• 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.
• Ensures availability of all items needed for an HVAC project.
• 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.
• Works with the Building Management System (BMS).
• Ensures proper 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.

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.