HVAC Technician

Qualifications: Education equivalent to completion of high school or technical school; plus meet or exceed the above general requirements and required testing certificates and licenses. All Required Testing Certificates & Licenses must be acquired by your 90th day or employment is subject to termination.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration principles and practices, on residential/commercial systems.
• Knowledge of safety precautions used in cooling and heating equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and certification in the handling of chlorofluorocarbons for recovery and recycling.

General Requirements:

• Experience of 5+ years preferred
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Industry related training (32 Hours per year)
• EPA I/II Certified or Universal
• OSHA 10 Hour-Certification (Preferred)
• Criminal Justice Background Clearance
• Comprehensive Drug Testing
• TDL Registered

Working Environment: Commercial, Multi-Family, Residential, & Restaurants

Types of Service Calls: No Cool, No Heat, Refrigeration, Kitchen Equipment, Exhaust/Makeup Fan, PM/Inspection, Installation, Drain Lines, Warranty, and Ductwork.

Summary: Responsible for self-managing, maintaining, repairing, installing, and rebuilding air conditioning, heating, ventilation, kitchen and refrigeration equipment. Additional duties may include mentoring and leadership, instruction, training, customer follow-up, quotes, technical guidance, prioritizing, assigning and scheduling work for the team.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position that will typically involve 32+ hours a week.

Responsibilities: Provide service, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance for residential, restaurant, multi-family, and commercial customers with the attempt to reduce down times and prevent equipment interruptions and failures. Communicate daily to Operations Manager to assure success of service calls, installations, and preventive maintenance programs are being completed to company standards. All vehicles are required to be parked on company property at the end of the day unless otherwise approved by Operations Manager.

Characteristic Responsibilities: The essential functions include the duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein, however, this list represents EXAMPLES ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Adhere to schedules; proper operational procedures including safety precautions related to the equipment, chemicals and for performing other assigned tasks. Take appropriate actions and make recommendations to assure safe working environment.
• Perform operational inspections and equipment report logging on all HVAC/R equipment to ensure safe operations; record improper operation of equipment, service and adjust if required and perform safety checks on heating equipment prior to the heating season; perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance; perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures.
• Perform customer follow-ups to previous day repairs.
• Ability to perform extensive preventative maintenance operations while preventing customer interruptions.
• Manage pending work orders and equipment replacements with Operations Manager.
• Manage and assure full compliance in regard to EPA Freon requirements and displacement.
• Assist in maintaining that warehouse is kept clean.
• Report to Operations Manager on operational progress and concerns, workloads, schedules and/or interruptions to the schedule.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.