HVAC Technician

UG2•West Palm Beach, FL

25d

About The Position

The HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing HVAC equipment, ductwork, controls, exhaust equipment, and other building equipment in a facility. The role involves troubleshooting HVAC equipment and controls, performing repairs, and maintaining systems through the facility’s preventive maintenance program. The Technician helps ensure HVAC systems function effectively and promote a safe, comfortable environment for building occupants. The Technician operates, maintains, and logs HVAC and MEP equipment under supervisor direction; responds to tenant requests, emergencies, and client concerns; and communicates daily with property management, engineering staff, security, tenants, and contractors or vendors. The role also includes inspecting buildings and construction areas, helping manage inventory and supplies, making minor building repairs, and supporting other trades and emergency work. Work must comply with applicable codes, regulations, company policies, and UG2’s Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions. The position may involve varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergency response. Physical work includes lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, and performing maintenance and repair labor. The work environment is usually moderate to loud, with possible exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock hazards, wet or humid conditions, heights, and outdoor weather.

Requirements

At least five years of experience as an HVAC technician in a commercial, industrial, or higher education facility.
Familiarity with HVAC and electrical codes.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Proficiency in brazing, soldering, and welding.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude with large-tonnage HVAC equipment.
Ability to change refrigeration compressors, service cooling towers, rebuild or replace large centrifugal pumps, service and repair VAV boxes, and troubleshoot and repair energy management controls and programming.
Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and perform physical labor related to maintenance and repair.
Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.

Nice To Haves

HVAC license.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls, identify problems, and perform necessary repairs.
Conduct ongoing preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment.
Install ductwork, refrigeration piping, air conditioning units, and exhaust equipment.
Operate, maintain, and log HVAC and MEP equipment under the supervisor’s direction.
Respond to tenant service requests promptly and courteously and build positive tenant relationships.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment and, as directed, plumbing and electrical systems.
Maintain computerized or manual logs of preventive work performed on equipment.
Assist with inventory management, ordering stock, and maintaining supplies.
Respond promptly to emergencies and client concerns.
Review tenant and client improvement plans and inspect active construction areas for compliance with building rules and regulations.
Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions and report them to management.
Perform minor repairs on doors, hardware, locks, windows, ceilings, and floors.
Troubleshoot maintenance operations, recommend improvements, and implement savings opportunities.
Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency directives, company policies, and safe work practices.
Communicate daily with property management, engineering staff, security, tenants, and contractors or vendors.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including snow removal, assisting other tradesmen, and emergency repairs.
Complete work in accordance with UG2’s Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.