HVAC Service Technician - Houston, TX
About The Position
The HVAC Service Technician will test and troubleshoot AC systems, including the continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system. The role involves working from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and repair heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, fans, fan motors, and associated safety and protection devices to ensure peak efficiency and energy conservation. Responsibilities include providing preliminary sketches and cost estimates, diagnosing system malfunctions, locating and correcting breakdown causes, connecting wires to components, inspecting electrical systems for hazards, and advising management of hazardous equipment. The technician will also plan, monitor, install, and adjust heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment using an energy management system, and perform installation of mechanical systems including piping and modifications to existing cooling systems. Corrective and preventive maintenance on various units such as packaged units, split coil systems, air compressors, pumps, air handlers, and air-cooled condensers is also a key part of the role. A strong background in HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including hands-on experience in operating and troubleshooting systems, is essential.
Requirements
- Ability to troubleshoot single & three phase installation
- Ability to work tablet, laptop, or desktop devise.
- Must have clean driving record (No more than 3 points in 12 months)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
- Able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to solve basic math problems.
- Degree or Trades School certification in related field.
- Three to five years of related experience required.
- EPA 608 Certified (required)
Responsibilities
- Test and troubleshoot AC systems, continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and repair heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, fans and fan motors, and associated safety, over current and other equipment protection devices ensuring that they operate at peak efficiency and conserve energy usage.
- Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems.
- Locate cause of breakdown and correct the problem.
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Inspect electrical systems, identify hazards or defects; adjust or repair to ensure compliance with codes.
- Advise management of hazardous equipment.
- Plans, monitors, installs, and adjusts the full range of heating, cooling, ventilation equipment by means of an energy management system hands-on work.
- Performs installation of mechanical systems to include piping and modifications to existing facility’s cooling systems.
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on packaged units, split coil systems, air compressors, pumps, air handlers, air cooled condensers.
- Must perform duties and responsibilities with a strong background in HVAC and refrigeration equipment to include hands on experience in operating and troubleshooting systems.
- Installation of mechanical systems to include piping and modifications to existing cooling systems.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay Rates, paid EVERY Friday
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing on Day 1!
- Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after 30 days, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance for ALL Employees
- Educational Assistance
- 401(k) Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
