Job Description

**HVAC/R Technician **

**Reports to: HVAC/R Service Manager **

**Primary Function: **

The HVAC Technician will be responsible for all aspects of the commercial and

industrial installation, maintenance, inspection, operation, alteration, troubleshooting & repair of HVAC systems and equipment.

**Responsibilities and duties: **

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air

conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers,

forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves

and capillary tubes

• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units,

heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air

conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and

repair evaporative coolers

• Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls,

including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper

motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers,

high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test

equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in

effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory

• Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating screw compressors and

compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines

• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and

alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems

as needed; connect motors to control panels

• Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges;

conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion

• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning

motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment

• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as

necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning

systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety

valves and water pumps

• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters,

bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary

• Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of

tasks performed and write reports as required

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Maintain regular attendance

• Working from various heights safely

• Maneuver up and down ladders safely

• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures

• Safely operate fork trucks, man lifts, material lifts, etc.

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques

• Complete all required paperwork promptly and accurately

• On-call rotation

**HVAC qualifications and skills **

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to lift 75+ pounds unassisted

• Ability to perform physical demands of walking, standing, climbing, stooping,

bending and kneeling

• Ability to perform work in tight spaces

• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate

• Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade

• Theory of HVAC and refrigeration systems

• Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and

refrigeration systems

• Applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local

authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration and boilers

• Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and

refrigeration trade

• Brazing and soldering techniques

• Health and safety regulations, including proper methods of storing equipment,

materials and supplies

• Ability to use hand and power tools

• min 2-3 years’ technical and trade experience

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Outstanding customer relations ability

• Daily completion of work orders

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent time management and record keeping techniques

**Equipment Used: **

• Hand and power tools

• Specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and

maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems

• Brazing torch and welding equipment

• Heavy equipment, including forklift, and scissor lifts

• Light truck or van