HVAC/R Service Technician

DeBra-Kuempel•Dayton, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking an HVAC/R Service Technician to maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings. The role involves scheduled preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment installation and startup, and responding to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours. The technician communicates with customers and the HVAC Service Manager, orders replacement parts, submits required reports, and accurately documents work performed, time, materials, and processes. Work is completed using job plans, verbal instructions, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, specifications, and applicable codes. The technician follows and may help create or revise standard operating procedures, participates in the Work Center Safety Program, and identifies and reports hazards. The position involves field work, including work outdoors and at heights in varied 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 effectively 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 judgment and decision-making 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 in accordance with 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 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.
Identify unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively.
Participate in the Work Center Safety Program.
Perform other duties as required.