Industrial HVAC Technician- Stable hours and one location! Need an in house industrial refrigeration specialist proficient in 404/407
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Summary
Provides mechanical support for HVAC and HVAC related systems for the plant. This role has wide ranging responsibilities, including mechanical system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and general maintenance.
Performs skilled technical work in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, controls, and distribution systems. Proficient with 404/407 and Non-Ammonia systems a must!
Essential Duties
- Installs, repairs, and operates heating and air conditioning units, water coolers and refrigeration units in assigned facilities.
- Monitors, inspects, and calibrates equipment to ensure proper working order; maintains equipment to ensure continuous operation which includes charging system with refrigerants and recovery of refrigerants in compliance with environmental regulations.
- Troubleshoots malfunctioning heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems to determine the cause of the malfunction.
- Provides technical assistance with the design of HVAC systems including installations and modifications to existing systems; Reads blueprints, equipment diagrams and drawings to properly layout projects.
- Prepares and submits requests for supplies and equipment; maintains an accurate record of materials and supplies used.
- Responds to emergency service requests in a timely and effective manner.
- Assist and monitor vendors/contractors while on site making repairs.
- Performs preventive maintenance rounds on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis and logs inspections in a timely and concise manner.
- Installs and repairs plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors (single & two speed); install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
- Maintains and repairs air handling units, exhaust fans, fan coil units, reheat coils, and other associated mechanical equipment.
- Light plumbing, electrical, furniture moves and other general repairs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency of 404/407 refrigerants and Non-Ammonia systems.
- Skilled in use of tools and machinery common to trade and craft.
- Knowledge of HVAC terminology; safety procedures; HVAC principles and techniques; the principles, practices and procedures of HVAC maintenance and repairs.
- Skill in operating recovery equipment, tools, leak detection equipment, and various tools and meters used to perform daily job duties; operating basic hand and power tools such as a power drill, saw and related equipment.
- Familiar with computer equipment and programs. Able to use hand-held and desktop devices to communicate and maintain service documentation and access and update asset information via work order system.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, plans, sketches, blueprints, and procedure manuals; write reports and correspondence; speak effectively before customers or employees. Use and understand facility building controls to assist in the operation of HVAC components.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- Trade school completion preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial field experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study in Industrial Refrigeration.
- 5+ years of experience performing repair maintenance on commercial systems.
- 3+ years experience in a food manufacuturing plant.
Licensures and Certifications
- EPA Universal Certification required.
- Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License required.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50lbs of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders).
Refrigerated and freezer related temperatures as well as outside work in the
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to perform maintenance duties outside of HVAC repair?
- Are you willing to perform some on-call duties?
- Are you able to work in different (heat/cold) conditions?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Industrial HVAC: 4 years (Required)
- Non-Amonnia System Repair: 2 years (Preferred)
- 404/407 Repair: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
