Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician

Abstrakt Marketing Group LLC•Sayreville, NJ

55d

About The Position

Critical thinker and self-starter, willing to go the extra mile and stay committed to educating themselves in our constantly changing field. Candidates should have extensive experience with installing, inspecting, and repairing of heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems. Candidates should also be comfortable working with little to no supervision and possess a strong work ethic and team mindset.

Requirements

3-5 years apprenticeship under a journeyperson preferred (We are not seeking entry-level applications or those with residential experience only)
Certification through the Environmental Protection Agency to handle refrigerants required (Universal or Type I & Type II, 410A)
Technical high school certification and/or associate degree from an accredited HVAC program required
Knowledge of hand cutting tools, electric saws, and electrical and gas equipment.
Knowledge of electrical testing tools including multimeters. The ability to effectively utilize these tools and read electrical schematics.
Knowledge of refrigeration principals, ability to effectively troubleshoot and diagnose refrigeration issues.
Knowledge of specialty refrigeration tools, abilities to effectively perform specialized tasks with use of this tools while maintaining proper service practices. Safety-minded and knowledge of OSHA & NFPA safety regulations.
Previous on the job training a plus
Strong verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex HVAC issues with customers in a way they understand
Critical-thinker, problem-solver
Current valid driver’s license for operating motor vehicles in the state of New Jersey
Must be punctual and adhere to a daily schedule with multiple appointments in different locations
Must be available for 24-Hour Emergency On-Call Service, once a month (Additional Pay + Overtime)
Must be available for seasonal overtime during the summer and winter months
Must have professional appearance, strong writing abilities, computer skills, strong customer service skills
Must have strong troubleshooting skills with ability to think outside of the box and experience and understanding of commercial HVAC/R including, but not limited to o Split Systems, Package Units, Ductless Systems, Heat Pumps, Cooling Towers, Boilers, PTAC units, VAV’s, etc., o Chiller (experience a plus) o Refrigeration (experience a plus) o Controls troubleshooting (Distech a plus) o Must have knowledge and capability to complete repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporator motors, piping, control wiring etc.

Nice To Haves

Previous on the job training a plus
Chiller (experience a plus)
Refrigeration (experience a plus)
Controls troubleshooting (Distech a plus)

Responsibilities

Travel to customer locations, often multiple daily, as scheduled.
Inspect existing HVAC systems for effectiveness and safety, perform consultations with customers to determine needs and discuss all solution methods.
Install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair HVACR equipment to ensure proper HVAC and/or refrigeration operation in accordance with established procedures and according to code.
Conduct performance tests with specialized tools.
Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems to increase longevity.
Explain the benefits and assist in the selling of maintenance contracts to new customers and assure renewal of ongoing maintenance contracts with existing customer base.
Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and HVAC resources.
Perform other duties as required to maintain equipment and follow all company and customer safety policies and procedures.
Maintain all site locations for safety and cleanliness before, during and after services are provided.