HVAC/R Service Technician

DeBra-Kuempel Inc. • Cincinnati, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a skilled 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 HVAC/R equipment, completing scheduled preventive maintenance, and responding to emergency service calls. The technician will work with electrical components, interpret schematics and blueprints, and use computer-based technology.

The position involves field work at assigned job sites and may require working outdoors in challenging conditions, at heights over 50 feet, and in varying weather. Travel within the assigned servicing territory is required. The work environment can range from summer heat to below-freezing winter conditions, with wind, snow, rain, hot sun, and moderate-to-loud noise.

DeBra-Kuempel offers non-union employees a competitive benefits package that includes health benefits, paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and company discounts. Benefits for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement are negotiated under the applicable CBA, with possible participation in a voluntary supplemental union benefits program.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, using hands, walking, reaching, standing, balancing, and climbing stairs or ladders; lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds; and required vision abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly to job sites within the assigned servicing territory.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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.
• Perform work using job plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor and manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and create or revise SOPs as needed.
• Perform work outdoors in challenging environmental 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.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Company discounts
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Voluntary supplemental union benefits program may be available to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed