HVAC/R Service Technician

DeBra-Kuempel•Evansville, IN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking an HVAC/R Service Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings. The role includes scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency service calls, including calls outside normal working hours. The technician works with electrical components and uses job plans, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, specifications, codes, and computer-based technology to complete and document work. The position involves customer communication, coordinating progress and material or labor needs with the HVAC Service Manager, ordering parts, following and updating standard operating procedures, and participating in the Work Center Safety Program. Work may take place outdoors and at heights in varied and challenging weather conditions.

Requirements

Experience in HVAC/R mechanic work, including installation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment.
Ability to diagnose, maintain, adjust, repair, and replace HVAC systems and components.
Prior computer experience and ability and willingness to learn and use computer-based technology effectively.
Competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
Proficiency in electrical safety procedures.
Proficiency in risk assessment and determining PPE appropriate to specific tasks.
Ability to analyze situations and make technical and safety decisions based on specifications, applicable codes, and manufacturer guidelines.
Sound decision-making and judgment to solve problems safely and effectively.
Good organizational, communication, and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

Current HVAC/R license, EPA certification, and Kentucky Journeyman credential.
Experience in commercial and/or industrial facilities; three years minimum.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on heating and cooling equipment according to the preventive maintenance program.
Install and start up multiple types of HVAC equipment.
Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance on existing HVAC/R systems and equipment.
Communicate with customers about planned work, issues, and impacts.
Advise the HVAC Service Manager of job progress and material and labor requirements.
Order replacement parts as needed.
Work with electrical components from the disconnect throughout the equipment.
Submit reports as required by the supervisor.
Respond promptly to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours.
Document hours worked, tasks performed, materials used, and processes involved accurately and thoroughly.
Complete work using job plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor and manufacturer manuals, specifications, and applicable codes.
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and create or revise SOPs as needed.
Perform work outdoors in challenging conditions, including wind and extreme cold.
Identify unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively.
Participate in the Work Center Safety Program.
Perform other duties as required.