Journeyman HVAC

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman HVAC position operates and repairs industrial sized heating, ventilation and air conditioning including chillers and auxiliary equipment. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent.

Requirements

Apply combustion principles and refrigeration theory to diagnose and repair HVAC systems
Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and mechanical layouts
Diagnose system issues and determine appropriate repair, replacement, or maintenance actions
Perform pipe fitting, welding, brazing, and soldering of high-pressure refrigerant systems.
Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively in system installation and repair
Maintain accurate records related to maintenance, repairs, scheduling, and inventory
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations
Communicate effectively and provide direction or guidance to staff as needed
Idaho driver’s license
Successfully complete background investigation
Become CPR and First Aid certified
High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
R22 and R410 certified, CFC Universal Qualified, and EPA Universal Certification
Valid Idaho HVAC Journeyman license
Three or more years’ experience working as a HVAC Journeyman required
Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of power and hand tools and make adjustments to equipment
Sufficient strength to lift objects over 50 pounds and lift/move up to 100 pounds occasionally
Sufficient body flexibility, agility, and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations which require working in confined spaces, climbing on ladders and power lifts, and hard-to-reach places.

Nice To Haves

Commercial or light industrial experience preferred
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work may be considered

Responsibilities

Install, fabricate, operates, maintains, and repairs air cooled, water cooled, hot water systems, chilled water systems, VAV and FVAV heating systems, building automation control systems and other related equipment
Prepares systems for winter carry-over and cold weather conditions
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure optimal system performance and longevity
Inspect and test HVAC systems to verify proper operation and compliance with safety standards
Monitor building automation systems (BAS) and make necessary adjustments
Respond to service calls and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner
Cleans, services and adjusts natural gas boilers and water heating equipment
Checks, repairs and/or replaces valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, pipes and other functional components of the system
Coordinate with other trades, contractors, and departments as needed
Provide guidance and support to apprentices or less experienced staff
Inspects and make recommendations on contracted work
Participates in ongoing safety and training programs
Estimates time and material costs on HVAC projects
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety policies
Other duties as assigned