HVAC/R Service Technician

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.•Dayton, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking an HVAC/R Service Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, installation, and repair of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings. The role involves diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, and responding to 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, and codes to complete assigned work. The role also requires communication with customers and the HVAC Service Manager, accurate documentation, ordering replacement parts, and participation in workplace safety activities. The position involves field work at customer job sites throughout the assigned servicing territory. Conditions may include work outdoors and at heights over 50 feet in variable weather, from hot summer conditions to below-freezing winter weather, as well as moderate-to-loud noise.

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 the ability and willingness to learn and effectively use computer-based technology.
Competencies, willingness, and ability 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting and/or moving items up to 50 pounds, walking, reaching, balancing, and climbing stairs or ladders.
Ability to travel regularly to job sites within the company-assigned servicing territory.

Nice To Haves

Current HVAC/R license.
EPA certification.
Kentucky Journeyman qualification.
At least 3 years of experience in commercial and/or industrial facilities.

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 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 procedures 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.