Commercial HVAC Technician

Mid-South Equipment Sales • Baton Rouge, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Mid-South Equipment is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Service Technician. This position will be responsible for performing electrical and mechanical inspection and start-up maintenance on the equipment they sell. This is a full-time opportunity for an energetic go-getter who is customer service oriented and works well with others. The position requires a high level of correspondence with Project Managers, Service Coordinators, and customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Strong VRF Technology - (Specifically LG, Mitsubishi, Etc.)
• Must have current HVAC certification and OSHA 10 Training
• 5+ years’ experience working as a Service Technician in a commercial environment
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad)
• Electrical knowledge required
• Ability to work in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, risk of electrical shock (high voltage), climbing/working at elevated heights, etc.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and balance requirements of multiple and varied duties
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Will be required to work in a field environment, multiple customer sites on a daily basis.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• EPA Certification Preferred (i.e. HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical and mechanical inspection and maintenance on equipment to ensure peak performance
• Perform specific preventative maintenance including belt adjustments, oiling, greasing and cleaning of equipment
• Uses experience and technical skills with preventive maintenance and system operations to determine service requirements
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location and operation of the system(s)
• Represents the company in a positive manner to other trades, contractors and owners
• Advises owner/representative of preventive maintenance inspections performed and corrective actions to be taken
• Suggest additional services that are beneficial to customer
• Works in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Submits required paperwork to Service Coordinator in a timely manner
• Must work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensure that all safety measures are taken at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Flexibility to work overtime/ weekends, as required

Benefits

• Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED