Commercial HVAC Service Technician

U.S. Engineering • Topeka, KS

97d • $44

About The Position

U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader since 1893. How? Constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The construction industry changes rapidly, and we cultivate a dynamic workplace where even our newest team members can influence change and make an impact. We know that our most valuable asset is our people. Join us! As a Commercial HVAC Service Technician, you will be responsible for Servicing, troubleshooting, and cleaning heating and cooling equipment and the related (i.e., forced air, hydronic, split systems, package units, make-up air and exhaust systems, controls). You will also be responsible for new installations, including pump alignment, VFD, chillers, boilers, AHUs, and other HVAC related equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Willing to be registered through the local union.
• 5 years’ service experience specific to Commercial and Industrial HVAC.
• Experience with chillers and boilers is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical and control systems.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative in servicing customers and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Successful completion of a UA Apprenticeship Program.
• Chiller experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships with new and existing customers.
• Work as liaison between engineers and owners’ representatives during commissioning efforts while protecting the Company’s interest.
• Provides preventive maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
• Troubleshoot units that are not working and replaces defective parts.
• Repairs refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, control systems, and humidity and temperature control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical and mechanical components of HVAC equipment.
• Provides startups and troubleshooting for a variety of commercial HVAC systems, meets with customers, evaluates their needs, and makes recommendations.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairing of commercial/ industrial air conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Performs preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested by customers.
• Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.
• Maintains vehicles by keeping records of service manuals, scheduling, and completing repairs and maintenance services.
• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job and maintaining files.
• Assist in the new construction installation of HVAC equipment and piping.
• Keeps all manufacturers’ products current in installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair.
• Apply local HVAC codes in a practical manner on each job.
• Work with inspectors, suppliers, and co-worker technicians to ensure correct project work while abiding by all codes.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Journeymen start at $44.10 hr.
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension & 401 K.
• All tools are provided by the company.
• Company Vehicle provided; you’ll be dispatched from your home each day.
• Laptop & smartphone provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees