HVAC Service Facility Technician

OTTO Engineering • Carpentersville, IL

25d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products - we engineer high quality, mission-critical precision controls solutions, communications accessories, and precision tooling for some of the most demanding markets in the world. As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues! Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success. As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success. We are proudly American!

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience with commercial HVAC, plumbing and electrical
• Experience working with contractors and other trades
• Mature judgement and capable of being bonded
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Required to work outside of the normal office hours including “on-call” time
• Good organizational skills
• Able to lift equipment up to 50 lbs. with assistance as necessary
• Perform detailed work above the head, and work in a standing position
• Must be able to work in a quick paced environment
• Knowledge of the operation of a forklift
• Good follow-up skills

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair environmental control systems in commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout
• Mount compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications
• Install evaporator unit in chassis or in air duct system, using hand tools
• Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools
• Cut and thread pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment
• Join tubing or piping to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings, or unions, and solder joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant
• Install expansion and discharge valves in circuit
• Connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating-ventilation fans to control panels and connect control panels to power source
• Install air and water filters in completed installation.
• Inject small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems, and add Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure
• Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure efficient operation
• Test joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap-and-water solution
• Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secure them in place with cement or wire bands
• Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using electrician's hand tools and test equipment
• Repair and service air-conditioners, ranging from one to forty tons cooling capacity, in warehouses and factory buildings.
• Repair and maintain physical structures of commercial and industrial establishments, such as factories, office buildings and apartment houses, using hand tools and power tools
• Replace defective electrical switches and other fixtures
• Paint structures, and repair woodwork with carpenter's tools
• Repair plumbing fixtures.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in commercial or industrial establishments, following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring and testing instruments
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment
• Carpenter work
• Cement work
• Electric work
• Drywall patching
• Provide support and advise staff
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

Benefits

• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Vacation: five days after 30 days of employment and 80 hours at 1 year
• Medical Insurance- HMO Plan, Standard PPO Plan, Enhanced PPO Plan, High Deducible PPO Plan
• FSA, LFSA, and HSA
• Dental Insurance- Base Plan, Buy-Up Plan
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Life insurance: Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays
• Company picnic
• Holiday party
• numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

What This Job Offers

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