HVAC Technician

ISS•Sunnyvale, CA

69d•$39 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

As an HVAC Technician at ISS Guckenheimer, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), chilled water systems, air handlers, boilers, heat exchangers, air handler units (AHU), variable air volume (VAV) Systems, fan coil units (FCU), and refrigeration equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma/ GED or greater
Universal EPA Certification (required)
2+ years of documentable HVAC journeyman level operation
Hands on maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade
Knowledge and understanding of standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade and theory of HVAC and refrigeration systems
Knowledge and understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems
Working knowledge of all relevant building codes, ordinances, and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration, and boilers
Able to read piping & instrument drawings (P&IDs), floor plans, site maps and/ or electrical diagrams
Understand and be able to maintain pneumatic control systems
Experience in actively operating, maintaining, and repairing cooling towers and boiler water treatment
Hands on experience using manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration trade
Able to braze/ solder copper pipe, thread black pipe
Understand all required health and safety regulations
Strong knowledge of proper methods for storing equipment, materials, and supplies
Must have a valid Driver’s License (if driving is required for this role)

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, and capillary tubes
Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas, and electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs, service, and repair evaporative coolers
Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves
Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle
Maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition
Maintain supplies, parts, and tool inventory
Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines
Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation, and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels
Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion
Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment
Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps
Install, rebuild, replace, or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets, and other equipment, as necessary
Maintain related records concerning time, labor, and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required
Perform all other duties as assigned
Communicate effectively with colleagues within the Business Unit and across the company so that information is disseminated effectively and participate in project groups and meetings as require