HVAC Technician

The Henry Ford•Dearborn, MI

12d

About The Position

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate. The Facilities team have are accepting applications for an HVAC Technician. This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all equipment used for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, building refrigeration and split/packaged systems equipment. This includes operations of a central heating plant utilizing steam and/or hot water for tempering or heating building, and a central chilled water plant to provide cooling to building. Refrigerated equipment includes but is not limited to walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in coolers and ice machines. You will be required at times to be available for emergency (equipment/system failures) shifts at any campus buildings where needed. Provides excellent customer service to create a comfortable environment at all campuses.

Requirements

HVAC license
Seven or more years’ residential/commercial/industrial experience
Valid drivers’ license
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for preventative maintenance and work order program management.
Proficient with Computer operation for use on our energy management system. Must be able to set equipment trends to monitor energy consumption
Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
Complete and facilitate installation of HVAC systems
Capable of operating a variety of hand and power tools
Good communication skills and must be capable of working without direct supervision
Must be able to work from a ladder, lifts and rooftops
Ability to learn locations of all HVAC equipment and how they relate to each building
Ability to run and maintain the chiller plant to control temperatures
Must be familiar with cooling tower operations and repair potential problems

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs and services heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems
Monitors, trouble shoots, and make necessary program adjustments to computerized systems.
Accurately troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures and identify necessary comprehensive repairs and solutions.
Replace or change bearings on fan systems, motors and shafts
Contribute to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities
Acts as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams as appropriate
Perform other activities as necessary

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