Entry Level HVAC/R Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys•Catonsville, MD

10d•$17 - $28

About The Position

WHY COOLSYS? At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with: Competitive Compensation: $17-$28/hr Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match. Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing. Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more. Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry! POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing and repairing all major brands of commercial HVAC equipment. Work may include commissioning, start up, adjusting, repair, modification and/or replacement of HVAC equipment including inter-connecting piping, electrical and control wiring.

Requirements

Technical school graduate or successful completion of an HVAC Apprenticeship program
HVAC Journeyman license
Universal CFC Certification
Minimum of 5 - years commercial HVAC service experience at the Journeyman level
Factory training on various manufacturers equipment and systems as well as DDC systems
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of HVAC fundamentals to include thermodynamics and physchrometrics, basic electricity, ability to perform electrical, controls and refrigerant circuit diagnostics
Detailed knowledge of HVAC systems that incorporate Direct Digital Control Systems as part of a computer-based energy management system
Maintenance, repair and diagnostic proficiency on a wide variety of commercial HVAC equipment with cooling capacities in excess of 25-tons such as gas/electric package units, split systems, heat pumps, single and multi-zone ductless split systems and various sizes of pumps and fans
Maintenance, repair and diagnostic proficiency on VAV terminal units, VRF systems, VFD’s, large commercial and industrial boilers, industrial gas and oil burners, all types of data center precision cooling units, commercial humidifiers and dehumidifiers, cooling towers all types of air and water-cooled chillers
Proficiency in the diagnostics, repair and installation of all types of compressors such as reciprocating, scroll, digital scroll, semi-hermetic and screw
Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to perform service and repair on HVAC equipment and systems
Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions and approaches to problems
Able to perform mathematical calculations
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Spend long periods of time standing
Ability to climb ladders to perform work
Work in high elevations
Daily travel to multiple job locations
May be subjected to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions
Work weekend or night-time duty as needed to include on-call duty

Responsibilities

Ability to read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals to perform necessary work
Conducts preventive maintenance, service, repair and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC equipment and systems
Performs installation of HVAC equipment
Accurately estimates time and material requirements for repairs and replacements
Maintains a complete set of necessary tools applicable to the trade and is proficient in their use
Follows all safety practices and adheres to all safety related policies
Responsible for company assets used performing HVAC service work
Holds a valid driver’s license
Makes purchases at local supply houses in accordance with company policy
Completes neat, detailed and accurate service reports and submits them in a timely manner
Experienced working independently while performing HVAC service work
Routinely interacts with clients
Conducts self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency
Provides technical assistance when needed to Level 1 & Level 2 technicians