HVAC Tech - Skilled Trade

Oglebay•Wheeling, WV

66d

About The Position

Highly skilled HVAC/R Technician with 7-10 years of hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC/R systems. This role involves ensuring efficient operation of HVAC/R equipment and performing preventive maintenance. The technician will also supervise two assistants and report directly to the HVAC Systems Engineer.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in HVAC/R, with strong expertise in refrigerants and refrigeration systems.
Experience with Residential units, Roof top units, Air Handling Units, Walk-in Coolers and Freezers, Ice Machines, boilers, and chillers.
Proficiency in brazing and refrigerant management.
HVAC certification or equivalent technical education.
EPA 608 Universal certification for handling refrigerants.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor assistant technicians.
Flexible schedule, including on-call availability for emergency repairs outside of regular hours, with occasional weekend work to meet operational demands

Nice To Haves

Experience with HVAC controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC systems, including residential and commercial air conditioning units, furnaces, ventilation systems, boilers, chillers, and air handling units (AHUs), as well as refrigeration systems like walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and reach-in coolers.
Inspect mechanical components like motors, compressors, dampers, and belts to ensure smooth operation and performance.
Identify and resolve electrical problems, such as faulty control boards, contactors, thermostats, relays, transformers, sensors, and capacitors, to maintain proper system function.
Check refrigerant levels, inspect filter driers for blockages and ensure proper function of metering devices, to maintain optimal system charge and efficient operation using gauges and interpreting pressure-temperature (PT) charts.
Conduct brazing when replacing components such as compressors, metering devices, filter driers, condenser units, or evaporator coils, ensuring proper sealing and optimal system performance.
Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals for system diagnostics and repairs.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning coils, verifying refrigerant levels, and conducting system performance tests to proactively identify and resolve system inefficiencies.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, tools, and service vans to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
Maintain records of all repairs and maintenance tasks using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Ensure compliance with company safety standards and government regulations.
Safely add, remove, and recover refrigerants in compliance with EPA regulations.
Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians when needed.