HVAC Facilities Technician

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

About The Position

The HVAC Facilities Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and operates plant refrigeration and heating equipment, plumbing installations, boilers, associated controls, and electrical circuits. The role also installs and repairs factory piping, performs general and preventive maintenance, checks materials and equipment for defects, maintains related records, and keeps machinery and work areas clean. Work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, insurance codes, and ASME requirements. The position is performed in a manufacturing plant environment and may involve working at heights.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
High school, trade school, or equivalent education, and graduation from an accredited school of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and instructions, including HVAC requirements.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, insurance codes, and ASME regulations.
Five years of experience as a stationary engineer.
Must know or receive training in Intro to ISO Wiring Diagrams.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including good vision and hearing; standing, walking, lifting and carrying materials; maintaining balance; stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, and manipulating objects; and climbing ladders and stairs.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds, frequently lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds, and constantly lift and carry 10 to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate plant refrigeration equipment, including water coolers, freezing equipment, refrigerator lockers and cabinets, ice makers, and room air conditioners.
Disassemble equipment, inspect for worn or damaged parts, repair or replace parts, reassemble equipment, and make adjustments to ensure satisfactory operation.
Maintain expansion valves, compressor units, circulating pumps, tanks, and related refrigeration components.
Use test equipment, gauges, torches, and other required tools safely.
Install and repair factory piping for gas, air, water, steam, and oil; calculate pipe lengths and required materials.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant plumbing installations, heating systems, and related controls.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical controls and circuits for plant equipment and boiler control systems.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers and related heating equipment in accordance with applicable regulations, codes, and ASME requirements.
Perform general maintenance and assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
Inspect materials, supplies, and parts for defects or non-standard conditions and notify supervision about shortages, defects, abnormal conditions, or malfunctioning equipment.
Maintain related records and clean machinery, equipment, and the work area daily.
Move materials using hand or powered equipment and perform other related duties as directed by supervision.