HVAC Technician

EMCOR Facilities Services•Alpharetta, GA

26d

About The Position

The HVAC Technician supports the Facility Maintenance Manager with preventive, corrective, and general maintenance of client HVAC systems. The role includes daily system assessments, maintaining a clean work area, and following applicable safety and health standards. The technician maintains HVAC equipment, production chillers and boilers, building controls, and kitchen refrigeration; performs tests, rounds, and data analysis to verify proper equipment operation; and completes work according to manufacturing standards and change-control processes for qualified core equipment and components. The technician inspects building premises, identifies deficiencies, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical systems, maintains equipment records and operating logs, and administers preventive maintenance activities. The role also involves supporting chemical water treatment, maintaining tools and supplies, coordinating with the CMMS Planner/Scheduler, assisting other mechanics and operators, and keeping clients informed about service requests. Work must comply with OSHA requirements, departmental hazardous-material procedures, and applicable customer and company safety initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of formal HVAC operations training programs; documentation or certificates are required.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Five or more years of related experience.
Applicable certifications and licenses, a valid driver's license, and a Universal Refrigeration License.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to stand for extended intervals, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear.
Ability to frequently climb stairs and ladders and regularly lift or move up to 70 pounds, including at higher than chest level.
Ability to tolerate adverse rooftop conditions and extreme temperature changes.
Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm in front of customers and subordinates.
Ability to comply with OSHA guidelines, including lockout/tagout and HAZCOM, and other company- or customer-driven safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility systems according to established standards and identify deficiencies through regular, thorough inspections.
Install, move, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment and related systems.
Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigerant, heat exchangers, HVAC and air-conditioning equipment, chilled water systems, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Record equipment readings, temperatures, pressures, and inspection information; make necessary adjustments and notify appropriate parties of problems or malfunctions.
Maintain inventory of filters and refrigerant and respond to heating and cooling problems.
Administer preventive maintenance programs, including machine histories, maintenance records, and lubrication logs.
Maintain operating logs and operation and maintenance manuals, and ensure accurate and timely documentation.
Analyze system operation, determine causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
Perform preventive maintenance on base-building and critical-system equipment, including preparing tools and supplies, minimizing disruption, cleaning the work area, completing task sheets, returning tools and unused supplies, and reporting equipment problems to the Maintenance Manager.
Assist with chemical water treatment programs for chilled water, condenser water, and closed hot-water loops.
Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching, and motor controls; wire single- and three-phase motors, run conduit, and pull wiring as needed.
Assist other mechanics and operators with major building and equipment repairs and maintenance.
Keep clients informed about the status of service requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain tools and order supplies as needed for installation and repairs.
Work with the CMMS Planner/Scheduler to optimize the preventive maintenance program.
Follow safe storage, use, and disposal procedures for hazardous materials and use required protective clothing and equipment.
Know the locations of emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers, eyewash and shower stations, first-aid supplies, and breathing apparatus.
Safely use hand tools, power tools, and test instruments to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.