HVAC Technician Tier 1

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

HVAC Technicians perform duties related to installing, maintaining, and repairing various types of refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilating systems. Employees in this class perform a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic maintenance and repair on various types of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, ranging from basic wall or window units and central systems to some large commercial units (e.g., 360-ton chillers; 120-ton condensers.). This role requires excellent customer service skills, initiative, intermediate computer proficiency, familiarity with integrated databases, mathematical skills, and project management abilities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate, AND Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment; OR Completion of an accredited HVAC Technical School program; OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Possession of an active EPA 608 Chlorinated Fluorocarbons (CFC) Core, and Type II & III and A2L certification.
Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Knowledge of HVAC safety requirements.
Knowledge of the electrical aspects of HVAC equipment.
Skill in using trade-related and various hand and power tools.
Ability to diagnose HVAC equipment using laptop and handheld devices.
Ability to prioritize work.
Ability to document own work.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
Knowledge of Building Automated Controls (BAC) in the operation, repair, and diagnosis of the systems.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to operate basic computer functions (email, digital timecard, data entry, and others).
Ability to coordinate contracted work.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Ability to read and understand HVAC equipment drawings and electrical and mechanical diagrams.
Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Must be able to operate a standard motor vehicle safely.
Must be able to pass background checks.
Must maintain the ability to pass background checks required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service skills and initiative
An intermediate skill level in computer proficiency and familiarity working with an integrated database
Mathematical skills
Project management abilities

Responsibilities

Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, such as central, wall, and window air conditioning units; exhaust fans and blowers; walk-in and chest-type freezers; ice machines and water coolers.
Troubleshoots systems to determine the cause of malfunctions.
Tests condenser water conditions and adjusts chemical feed as necessary.
Monitors construction of new heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
Keeps daily records and logs on operating conditions and repairs to mechanical equipment through the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
Prepares and schedules preventive maintenance programs.
Requisitions material and equipment for mechanical and electrical maintenance.
Maintains and tracks inventories valued between $2000 - $10,000.00.
Operates refrigeration gauge, volt/ohm meter, vacuum pump, recovery systems, welding equipment, and other related tools and equipment.
Performs other related duties as required.