HVAC Service Technician I (33368)

CEC FACILITIES LLC•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An HVAC Technician 1 is the beginning to intermediate level trade helper who assists the experienced technician installing the work in the basic tasks of materials handling, jobsite housekeeping, tool and equipment maintenance, simple installations, and general labor. Primarily responsible for performing installs, repairs, and maintenance to a variety of equipment including refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, and humidifiers. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Must have an Apprentice License and EPA Certification and at least six (6) months of trade-related work experience, OR. Any similar combination of education and experience.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate, high school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrates basic understanding of English (ability to read, speak and write) while performing work-related tasks.
Soldering, Brazing, Basic heat load calculations, and basic heat loss calculations
Practices and comprehends safe work procedures per Company policy.
Meets deadlines and schedules with minimal errors.
Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and drivers license.
Must have excellent written communications skills
Must possess excellent time management skills
Must have excellent oral communications skills
Must have the ability to juggle multiple tasks
Must be able to deal with difficult people
Must have excellent organizational skills
Must be able to work well with other technicians and tradesman
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.

Responsibilities

Understands basic refrigeration cycle to include identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot.
Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation, and charging.
Understands basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits.
Ability to read basic wiring diagrams.
Understanding of Ohms Law.
Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values.
Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
Understands the process of treating air to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, and distribution.
Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings.
Understands basic heating cycle to include identifying components in heating system, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot.
Understands the theory of combustion and how it relates to combustible fuels such as gas and oil.
Helps in securing, relocating, and organizing materials, small tools, and equipment from and back to appropriate storage areas.
Keeps work area clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
Keeps materials and tools clean and organized in an orderly fashion.
Must be able to install, troubleshoot and repair the following equipment: Refrigerant controls (metering devices), Hermetic compressors, Heat Pumps to 5-ton, Split systems to 5-ton, Packaged units to 5-ton, Ductless splits, Electric Motors (3-phase and 1-phase), Electric motor controls (contractors, starters, relays, disconnect, thermostats, etc.), Light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, and related controls (oil and gas), Various types of water pumps, Intake and exhaust fans, Unit heaters (hot water, steam and electric), Economizers.
Determine client needs in a professional and effective manner.
Represents CEC Companies to the client by a clean and neat appearance on the job.
Communicates with Service Manager on a frequent basis regarding scheduling and work in progress.
Participates in meetings and trainings as assigned.
Prepares written materials to document activities and log information as required by the job site or Company procedures.
Provides assistance during emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns, operating safety
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.