HVAC Tech

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance duties related to facilities engineering and maintenance, working regularly under a Supervisor, Foreman, and/or Master Mechanic. The position requires demonstrated skill in one trade, supported by an appropriate state license. Within that trade, the technician works independently to analyze and correct complex problems and helps ensure that non-licensed workers follow correct work practices. The role performs preventive maintenance and non-complex reactive repairs; documents work in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) using a mobile device; and helps determine staffing, materials, and deadlines for jobs and projects. Work includes maintaining, repairing, diagnosing, installing, and testing building systems and specialty equipment. The technician also assists with vendor project reviews, project management, emergency repairs, work orders, inspections, and recommendations to improve preventive maintenance systems. The position is at Queens University of Charlotte, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a pay range of $30–$36 per hour. The technician must be able to work additional hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary to maintain the facility safely. Working conditions may include exposure to high heat, noise, dust, dirt, and areas requiring infection control.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in an institutional setting in an engineering or maintenance discipline.
One of the following credentials: Journeyman Electrical License; Registered ACR Technician with EPA certification in Refrigerant; or Journeyman Plumber License.
Experience working with blueprints and schematics.
Valid driver’s license.
General understanding of electro-mechanical equipment.
Rudimentary ability to use hand-operated construction equipment.
Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds, kneel, bend, and stoop, and perform strenuous labor for extended periods.
Ability to work all hours, including weekends and nights, as necessary to maintain the facility safely.
Ability to meet daily work-completion deadlines.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and non-complex reactive repairs.
Update work statuses and document completed tasks in the CMMS using a mobile device.
Help determine manpower, material needs, and deadlines for jobs and projects.
Clean, lubricate, service, repair, and diagnose building systems and equipment, including HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems, sterilizers, food service equipment, sprinkler and standpipe systems, transport systems, electronic signaling systems, and fire alarm systems.
Assist with decisions about repairs and report major problems to the Maintenance Supervisor, Foreman, and Manager as appropriate.
Construct, finish, install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical systems and related facilities using power tools, hand tools, and other necessary equipment.
Review outside vendor projects and prepare punch lists.
Analyze and correct complex building-system and electro/mechanical problems related to utilities.
Support project management activity as needed.
Respond to facility emergencies and make emergency repairs as needed.
Maintain logs, perform rounds, and complete preventive maintenance work orders, tests, and inspections.
Recommend modifications or improvements to preventive maintenance systems.
Keep shops and mechanical areas clean and safe.
Perform other duties as assigned.