HVAC Start Up - Technician

Villara•McClellan Park, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the individual will be responsible for performing first time furnace and A/C start up for residential homes. This includes maintaining, diagnosing, and correcting problems throughout the entire HVAC system. The technician will perform all low voltage wiring for indoor and outdoor units, test electrical circuits and components, and start up the furnace to burn off manufacturing oil. They will also add the proper charge to the A/C, test connections for leaks, and adjust system controls according to manufacturer recommendations. General maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing, vacuuming, oiling parts, and changing filters are also part of the responsibilities. The role requires excellent communication skills with supervisors and homeowners, the ability to lay out and connect electrical wiring, install auxiliary components, and generate work orders for deficiencies. Additionally, the technician will join pipes or tubing to form complete circuits and fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.

Requirements

Reliable Transportation
Problem solving and quick conflict resolution skills.
Self-motivated, organized with a can-do attitude
Demonstrate initiative to complete assignments and obtain results
Able to work independently and as part of a changing team
Committed to creating and participating in a positive workplace culture
Capable of providing excellent internal and external customer interactions
Able to remain calm and handle stress well
Committed to arriving on time and ready to work
Committed to follow safety procedures
Appropriate time taken for rest and meal breaks
Use of personal cell phones for emergency or while on rest and meal breaks only
EPA Refrigerant Certification (Universal or Type II)
Previous Start-up experience
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as on a team
Valid CA Driver’s License and Insurable DMV Record
Must have great analytical and troubleshooting skills
Mechanical knowledge, technical procedures, and government regulations and codes
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read blueprints and charts and designs
Able to lift at least 50 lbs. and work at a fast pace
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Technical school graduate preferred
Prior construction experience is a A +

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose and correct problems throughout the entire HVAC system.
Perform all of the low voltage wiring for the indoor and outdoor unit
Test electrical circuits and components for continuity, using electrical test equipment
Start up the furnace for the first time to burn all of the manufactures oil off
Add the proper charge to the A/C once started up
Test pipe or tubing joints and connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and –water solution
Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system, using hand tools
Recommend, develop and perform general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts and changing filters.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area
Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer.
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagram, using electrician’s hand tools
Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves and dampers while following blueprints
Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction
Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit
Fabricate, assemble and install duct work and chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools and welding equipment