Skilled Trades Assistant (HVAC)

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled Trades Assistant will learn the practices and procedures to install and perform progressively skilled preventative maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including commercial restrooms, kitchens, refrigeration, appliances, and lighting systems in and around LVCC facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from a certificate-producing accredited technical program or a minimum of one year of recent documented commercial experience
• Ability to take direction and work under close direct supervision
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Ability to operate ariel lifts at heights up to 60 feet
• Ability to work well in a team environment in a diverse team, be self-driven, reliable, and responsible
• Working knowledge of safe work methods and practices
• Working knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment
• General knowledge of mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and ability to perform associated tasks
• Basic knowledge of computers; CMMS system experience is preferred
• Effective listening and interpretation skills in order to learn to satisfactorily perform work as directed
• Must have a valid Nevada driver’s license at time of hire and maintain it during employment.
• Have or ability to obtain an OSHA 10 (Construction) certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• CMMS system experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with journey-level position assignments to learn the practices and procedures in the HVAC trade (and others).
• Assist in routine to complex installation, maintenance and repairs related to boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, motors, compressors, electrical, kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Obtain and organize necessary tools, equipment, and materials for the assigned tradesperson.
• Learn how to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair systems equipment in LVCC facilities.
• Safely and accurately operate the following for job completion: Power and hand tools, Testing and diagnostic tools, such as multimeters, ammeters, compound gauges, and pressure gauges etc., Various motorized equipment: carts, lifts, vehicles, etc.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose repairs on equipment.
• Complete work orders for jobs performed.
• Clean areas after jobs are completed.
• Assist skilled tradespersons in maintaining appropriate logs and records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED