HVAC Technician , 1st shift, LG4 (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

15h•$41,400 - $72,600•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician assembles, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and building automation equipment and related apparatus. The technician assists with operations and monitors HVAC equipment to help assure air quality throughout the plant. Duties include responding to trouble calls and alarms, inspecting equipment rooms and taking readings, performing preventative maintenance, servicing recovery equipment, and recovering refrigerant. The position requires compliance with company, federal, and state environmental and safety regulations and procedures. The technician works from wiring diagrams, schematics, sketches, prints, manuals, written materials, and verbal direction. Work includes troubleshooting HVAC/R malfunctions, inspecting and repairing equipment, modifying HVAC-related piping as needed, and notifying supervision when extensive repairs or modifications are required. Equipment maintained may include valves, cooling towers, chilled-water pumps, chillers, and heaters. The role is onsite in Jupiter, Florida, and is classified as Labor Grade 4.

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, Journeymen 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 certain necessary systems.

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.
Ability to work well with others.
Track record of reliability and dependability.
Ability to communicate effectively and read and interpret safety procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Short-term and long-term disability.
New Parent Leave and parental leave.
Savings Plan with company automatic contribution and potential company match; 401(k) match may be available.
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.
Flexible spending accounts may be available.
Flexible work schedules may be available.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.