Commercial HVAC Technician- 1st Shift

Cushman & Wakefield•Atlanta, GA

2d•$26 - $30

About The Position

Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of facilities, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility, HVAC, building control, and life-safety systems. The role operates and maintains a broad range of HVAC equipment and associated rotating equipment, and may work with hot water heaters, boilers, steam systems, and related electrical systems. Duties include monitoring, adjusting, repairing, and documenting equipment; assessing facility conditions; performing preventive and predictive maintenance; maintaining equipment and vehicle readiness; supporting facility occupants and customers; and supervising subcontractor projects as assigned. The position requires scheduled on-call availability for critical system failures. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, electrical-shock risks, vibration, extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, and loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or approved GED.
Three years of experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude through prior employment or vocational schooling, including working knowledge of hand and power tools, minor plumbing/pipefitting, minor electrical work, minor carpentry, blueprint reading, mathematics, and facility equipment operation.
Three to five years of experience with a refrigerant recovery license and HVAC certification.
Valid state driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to operate a company vehicle safely.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Meet the physical requirements of the job; specific physical-demand details are not provided.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operating and maintaining hot water heaters, boilers, steam systems, and associated pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain related electrical systems, including panel boards, transformers, motor control centers, emergency generators, and safety disconnects.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain HVAC systems and associated rotating equipment, including window units, PTACs, fan coil units, heat pumps, condensers, evaporators, rooftop units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fan motors, and gearboxes.
Perform facility condition assessments and inspect critical systems, making necessary adjustments or repairs.
Start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment; monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure safe, economical operation within established limits.
Use hand and power tools to repair and maintain equipment, including replacing defective components to manufacturer specifications.
Record operational and maintenance events in equipment logs and enter detailed daily maintenance performance into the CMMS.
Detect mechanical problems through observation and listening; routinely check safety devices and correct developing problems.
Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance at assigned locations and help protect the value and extend the service life of facility equipment.
Maintain spare-parts inventory and report deficiencies, material requirements, and quantities used.
Report equipment failures and potential liability situations to a supervisor, and report emergency situations to the client and C&W Services management.
When scheduled, maintain 24-hour on-call availability for immediate action involving critical system failures.
Maintain and inspect company-owned or leased vehicles, tools, and equipment; report defective tools to a supervisor.
Follow client security requirements and company and customer policies, regulations, and procedures; perform tasks safely and efficiently.
Build customer-service-oriented relationships with clients, employees, managers, team members, and vendors, and address facilities-related problems.
Provide project supervision of subcontractors, assist with project status reports, and assist in soliciting proposals as needed.
Maintain professional grooming and company uniforms, participate in continuous improvement, and perform other related duties as required or requested.