HVAC/R Service Technician

DeBra-Kuempel•Paintsville, KY

25d•Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking an HVAC/R Service Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, installation, startup, and repair of heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in commercial and industrial settings. The role involves diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment, carrying out scheduled preventive maintenance, and responding to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours. The technician works with electrical components and uses job plans, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, specifications, and applicable codes to complete tasks. The position also requires customer communication, work documentation, safety awareness, and occasional outdoor work in challenging weather conditions. The technician reports job progress and material and labor needs to the HVAC Service Manager, orders replacement parts as needed, and submits reports as required. Work may take place at customer job sites throughout the assigned service territory, including at heights over 50 feet and in varying weather conditions. DeBra-Kuempel offers benefits to non-union employees; benefits for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement are determined by the applicable agreement.

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.
Ability and willingness to perform the duties of the position.
Proficiency in electrical safety procedures.
Proficiency in risk assessment and determining appropriate PPE for 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.
Kentucky Journeyman credential.
Experience in commercial and/or industrial facilities; the posting specifies a three-year 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 and repair existing HVAC/R systems and equipment, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
Communicate with customers about planned tasks, 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 through 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 tasks 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.