HVAC/r Technician

Details•Troy, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC/r Technician will perform diversified duties for maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, chilled water, compressed air, heating and ventilation systems and associated controls. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of three (3) years of related and progressively responsible HVAC/R experience, or an associate degree in an HVAC/R-related curriculum.
EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type I and II or Universal) required within 120 days of hire.
Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
Ability to be medically qualified for respirator use required.
Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of basic refrigeration systems
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and tune small boilers, furnaces, heat pumps
Ability to identify and resolve problems in field
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and diagnose basic electrical circuits
Ability to read and interpret blue prints, pneumatic prints, digital flow charts, schematic drawings and control diagrams
Ability to utilize electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems and applications
Ability to use networked building management systems
Ability to operate and make basic adjustments to reciprocating and centrifugal chillers
Ability to maintain control air compressors
Ability to use hand tools and power tools
Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
Excellent customer relation skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to operate a computer using standard office software and industry specific software

Nice To Haves

HVAC and control system installation and maintenance experience preferred.
Experience with building management systems preferred.
New York State 7G Commercial Certification for application of pesticides to cooling towers preferred.
EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type I and II or Universal) required within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to utilize electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems and applications
Ability to use networked building management systems

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform basic repairs on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to heating, refrigeration, comfort cooling, air compression, air filtration, and ventilation systems.
Follow up to ensure all repairs are completed and equipment is functioning properly.
Evaluate external contractor work for quality control and provide input to the supervisor for follow-up.
Operate, assist in maintaining, and diagnose problems with reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towers.
Work with Senior HVAC/R Mechanics, supervisors, and contractors to resolve chiller issues.
Assist in the setup and installation of laboratory equipment related to HVAC systems.
Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Recover refrigerant and recharge systems in compliance with EPA regulations; handle all refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements, including maintaining documentation for all transfers.
Use computer-based building management systems to identify, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems.
Assist with sensor calibration and installation.
Ensure all time, materials, and equipment ID numbers are accurately documented on work orders.
Evaluate, diagnose, repair, and maintain basic electrical control systems.