HVAC Technician I

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician provides mechanical support for the department managed facilities. This role has wide range of responsibilities, including mechanical system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, emergency response, general maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Performs skilled technical work in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, controls, and distribution systems. Individuals entering this position must already possess the knowledge of the work and the required motor skills and physical capabilities to carry out HVAC tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
One (1) year related work experience.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
EPA Certification required.
Valid State of Georgia Drivers License required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 years field experience with trade school training or 5 years total commercial field experience.
Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study in HVAC and 5 years of experience performing repair maintenance on commercial HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, and operates heating and air conditioning units, water coolers and refrigeration units in assigned facilities.
Monitors, inspects, and calibrates equipment to ensure proper working order; maintains equipment to ensure continuous operation which includes charging system with refrigerants and recovery of refrigerants in compliance with environmental regulations.
Troubleshoots malfunctioning heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems to determine the cause of the malfunction.
Provides technical assistance with the design of HVAC systems including installations and modifications to existing systems; Reads blueprints, equipment diagrams and drawings to properly layout projects.
Prepares and submits requests for supplies and equipment; maintains an accurate record of materials and supplies used.
Responds to emergency service requests in a timely and effective manner.
Assist and monitor vendors/contractors while on site making repairs.
Performs preventive maintenance rounds on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis and enters inspections into CMMS in a timely and concise manner.
Installs and repairs motors (single & two speed); install and rebuild pumps and motors; install air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
Maintains and repairs air handling units, exhaust fans, fan coil units, reheat coils, and other associated mechanical equipment.
Light plumbing, electrical, furniture moves and other general repairs.