HVAC Tech II

PRIDE Industries•Ft Bliss, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the HVAC Tech II performs skilled technical work maintaining, repairing, replacing, and installing HVAC/R equipment, including furnaces, chillers, heat pumps, packaged units, split systems, controls, and distribution systems. The role also involves work related to installing, maintaining, and repairing boilers, power plants, and stationary engines. This position is onsite at a customer location and may involve work in an office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. Equipment may be in crawl spaces, on rooftops, or outside facilities. Frequent travel between facilities is required, and driving to and from worksites may be necessary. The employee may be exposed to hazardous or toxic substances, electrical shock, equipment noise, and varying weather conditions. This role is on a federal AbilityOne contract. Due to program requirements, the position must be filled by a person with a disability. The listed pay rate is $28.36 per hour.

Requirements

Three to five years of field experience servicing HVAC equipment.
Knowledge of and understanding of Energy Management Controls Systems.
Ability to use industry hand and machine tools, such as vacuum pumps.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and written instructions.
Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting.
Ability to maneuver to, in, and around equipment; bend, kneel, stoop, and reach; climb stepstools or ladders; lift and move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds; climb ladders to access rooftop equipment; and monitor computer systems and control displays.
The position must be filled by a person with a disability due to AbilityOne program requirements.

Responsibilities

Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains mechanical and HVAC equipment.
Cuts and bends tubing to the correct length and shape.
Uses plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration skills.
Monitors pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation.
Tests joints and connections for gas leaks.
Insulates pipes with batting and secures it in place.
Replaces defective controls, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
Tends to or fires boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water.
Observes and interprets boiler readings, gauges, meters, and charts.
Adjusts controls to support safe, efficient boiler operation and meet steam or high-temperature water demands.
Maintains and records boiler maintenance and operation logs.
Cleans and oils boiler-room equipment, makes minor repairs, or assists with repairs.
Treats boiler water with chemicals using prescribed methods.
Analyzes boiler water for acidity, causticity, and alkalinity using prescribed methods.
Responds to emergency calls after normal work hours.
Travels frequently between facilities.
Follows PRIDE safety policies and procedures.
Performs other assigned duties and special projects.