Hvac Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, additional training, and at least 2 years of HVAC experience with technical training certification.
• All valid licenses or certifications required by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws or regulations for the geographical work area.
• Required EPA and safety certifications.
• Skill servicing heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment and related accessories.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and ability to operate the tools and equipment necessary for service projects.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot electrical, refrigerant, and duct-system problems on HVAC equipment.
• Ability to start up systems, balance airflow, and align belts and pulleys with little to no supervision.
• Ability to install a basic duct fitting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic air cleaners, refrigeration systems, hot water systems, steam boiler systems, humidifiers, and related equipment with little to no supervision.
• Effective communication skills to work with customers and resolve their issues, complaints, or concerns.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Availability to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders and attic stairs, and maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces to access HVAC units.
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including hot, cold, indoor, outdoor, dry, humid, slippery, elevated, and congested areas.
• Ability to safely climb ladders rated for a 300-pound load while wearing a 30-pound tool belt.
• Natural or corrected vision sufficient for close, distance, and peripheral viewing with normal depth perception.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and/or light commercial service and maintenance calls under general supervision.
• Analyze, diagnose, and resolve customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Diagnose and service heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment and related accessories.
• Inspect equipment and perform diagnostics to identify potential problems and prevent premature or unexpected breakdowns and callbacks.
• Complete routine maintenance and equipment cleaning as needed or required.
• Deliver and remove parts and equipment needed to complete service work.
• Record required customer-call information using a handheld device and complete forms and paperwork neatly, completely, accurately, and on time.
• Collect payment from customers.
• Communicate with dispatch while on duty to provide accurate activity and availability updates.
• Deliver excellent customer service and sustain high customer-satisfaction levels.
• Promote products and services and communicate replacement-product sales leads to the Sales and Service Coordinator.
• Ensure company property, vehicles, and tools are used, maintained, and accounted for properly.
• Represent the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in business matters and activities.
• Follow standard procedures, keep the company vehicle properly stocked, return defective warranty parts to the branch, and order or replenish vehicle stock as needed.
• Perform similar or other duties as needed or assigned and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Report unsafe acts, conditions, hazards, policy or legislative contraventions, injuries, and incidents to the direct supervisor or manager as required.
• Correct substandard acts or conditions within the employee’s area of control and use and maintain prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Keep required safety guards, devices, and clothing in place; follow company safety procedures; operate equipment as prescribed; and participate in safety initiatives.
• Provide input on safety initiatives and plans, work in compliance with applicable legislative requirements, and avoid actions or behavior that may endanger others.