JOURNEYMAN HVAC TECHNICIAN WITH VRF / VRV SPECIALTY

Apollo Mechanical Contractors•Spokane, WA

38d•$40 - $60

About The Position

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is a Native American-owned business that officially began operations in 1981 under the guidance and vision of owner Bruce Ratchford. Apollo is based in Kennewick, Washington, performing Full Mechanical projects across the United States and around the world. Apollo employs over 2000 people, with annual revenues of over $600 Million. Apollo Sheet Metal officially began operations in 1981, building on a vision that originated in the mid-1970s by owner Bruce Ratchford. With a decade of experience and expertise in mechanical design and business management, Mr. Ratchford incorporated Apollo in Richland Washington, to serve the Tri-Cities' construction needs. Since 1981, Apollo has expanded its market to include locations across the United States and multiple countries.

Requirements

Good knowledge of plumbing, mechanical and HVAC code required.
Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and work proficiency with computers, iPads, and hand-held devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc.
Desire and ability to learn how to use and interpret Plumbing, Mechanical, and HVAC, diagnostic, and service equipment.
Ability to work in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions on rooftops, outside of buildings, and residences, crawlspaces, attics, and other types of confined spaces.
Perform physical work that requires the regular use of fingers, hands, walking, stooping, and kneeling. Regularly lift or move up to 10lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50lbs.
Required to work from either a step ladder, extension ladder, or man lift.
Good work ethic and the desire to advance professionally and personally.
Demonstrate good customer service skills, communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and common-sense judgement.
Ability to maintain a positive, willing, and trainable attitude.
Ability to get along with and work well with people on all levels.
Work flexible hours and some overtime on occasion.
Demonstrate a willingness to continue education through available company and industry training.
Driver's License
Journeyman HVAC or Equivalent Experience
EPA Type II or Universal
Washington Mech 1 or 2 / Idaho Journeyman Card
Washington Electrical 06A / Idaho Limited Energy
Good listening and communication skills
VRF/VRV Certifications: Daikin, Mitsubishi, Carrier, Samsung, Sanyo, Fujitsu, York, Trane or LG.
High school or equivalent (Required)
Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC: 5 years (Required)
Commercial HVAC Service Experience
Experience in Commercial Services
Customer Service Experience

Responsibilities

Has successfully mastered all job duties and responsibilities of the Journeyman Mechanical HVAC Technician or equivalent experience.
Supervision, code oversight, planning, and lay out for the installation of equipment and piping systems for Plumbing, Mechanical, and HVAC, systems.
Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control, drawings, blueprints, schematics, plumbing and mechanical code specifications for commercial mechanical and plumbing equipment and distribution piping installations.
Per code requirement, can successfully demonstrate performing the math calculations necessary to properly size mechanical and plumbing piping.
Demonstrates an excellent working knowledge of mechanical refrigeration, hot water, chilled water, VRF/VRV, split system air conditioning, packaged rooftop equipment.
Successfully troubleshoot install, repair, or replacement refrigeration, hot water, chilled water, VRF/VRV, split system air conditioning, packaged rooftop equipment.
Correcting piping, connections, and terminations on equipment as required. Troubleshoot and test equipment, parts, and systems.
Performs preventative/general maintenance and testing of HVAC and mechanical systems.
Demonstrates the ability to coordinate with other trades on jobsites, work alone, or as part of a team.
Maintains workflow schedule to ensure productivity objectives are met.
Communicates clearly with customers, fellow technicians, support staff, and supervisory personnel.
Other duties, responsibilities, tasking, and special projects as assigned by management or ownership.