HVAC Technician , 1st shift, Labor Grade 4 (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician assembles, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and building automation equipment and associated apparatus. The role assists with HVAC operations and monitors related equipment to help assure air quality throughout the plant. The technician works from diagrams, schematics, sketches, prints, manuals, written materials, and verbal direction, and may work under close direction on facility climate control and manufacturing process needs through the building management system. The position includes responding to trouble calls and alarms; conducting inspections, readings, daily repairs, and preventive maintenance; servicing recovery equipment and recovering refrigerant; installing or modifying HVAC-related piping; and maintaining work areas, records, and materials. The technician follows company, federal, and state environmental and safety regulations and procedures, and notifies supervision when major repairs or modifications are needed. This is an onsite role in Jupiter, Florida, and requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of trade school experience.
Current EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
Must obtain one of the following: NATE Certification, Journeyman status, or an associate degree in HVAC/R.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Well-rounded knowledge of refrigeration and air-conditioning principles; industrial air-conditioning installations; refrigeration system components and applications; and pneumatic and electrical/electronic controls.
Ability to read electrical and refrigeration drawings and schematic diagrams and use meters, gauges, and leak-detection equipment.
Good computer skills.
Works well with others.
Reliable and dependable track record.
Ability to communicate and effectively read and interpret safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and building automation equipment and associated apparatus.
Assist with HVAC operations and monitor HVAC and related equipment to help assure air quality throughout the plant.
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment and initiate follow-up actions as required.
Inspect equipment rooms and take readings as required; perform daily inspections and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including valves, cooling towers, chilled water pumps, chillers, and heaters.
Perform preventive maintenance and work on pneumatic controls and HVAC equipment.
Receive and respond to trouble calls and alarms.
Maintain, operate, repair, and service recovery equipment and recover refrigerant.
Install or modify HVAC-related piping as needed.
Work from wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, sketches, prints, operating manuals, other written materials, and verbal direction.
Notify supervision when major or extensive repairs or modifications are necessary.
Retrieve materials and stock for assigned work, maintain records, and move materials.
Maintain a clean work area and follow safety rules and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Perform other similar duties as required or directed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Short-term disability and long-term disability.
New Parent Leave.
Savings Plan with company automatic contribution and potential company match.
Employee Scholar Program, available upon hire date.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off, including vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, and a birthday holiday.
Eight company-recognized holidays and five holiday shutdown days from Christmas to the New Year.
Potential eligibility for 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.