Job Title
HVAC Apprentice
Job Description Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Apprentice shall be trained to install, repair and perform preventive maintenance and service repairs of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related systems and respond to tenant work order requests.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Apprentice shall be trained to install, repair and perform preventive maintenance and service repairs of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related systems and respond to tenant work order requests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. Management and or client can choose to change or modify this position description from time to time to meet the needs of the site and/or building(s).
- Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that necessary repairs corrected malfunctions.
- Respond to occupant complaints concerning space comfort level in a timely manner.
- As directed by supervisors /journeyman status technicians to service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls to determine problems and perform necessary repairs.
- Maintain HVAC equipment on an ongoing basis as part of Plant Engineering’s Preventive Maintenance program. This will require weekly and monthly inspections of equipment and good record keeping ability.
- Monitor water treatment program for HVAC related equipment.
- Make recommendations for improvement of existing HVAC systems and design/layouts for future HVAC systems.
- Ensure compliance of regulations related to refrigerants used.
- Installs ductwork, refrigeration piping, air conditioning units, and exhaust equipment.
- Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance and repairs to the existing direct
- digital electrical and pneumatic control system(s) and components of the HVAC equipment.
- Conduct repairs, preventive maintenance, seasonal tear downs and major rebuilds of
- chillers, boilers, air handlers, and other HVAC equipment.
- Assist with operation of the existing energy management and control systems in order to monitor and control all facilities space temperature
REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education and/or Experience):
- High school or technical/vocational school training.
- Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience or may have 0 years of experience plus an associate degree, or additional training, or certification.
- Read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
- Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the traveling public and tenants.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- All other duties associated with achieving the requisite skills needed for a HVAC Technician.
- Candidate must have an interest in learning and progressing in their knowledge of HVAC which
- will include off site training sessions in a classroom / online setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to climb and work off of ladders frequently and adhere to safety guideline always
- Must be able to stand during the shift as the jobs requires
- Must be able to wear composite tipped/steel safety shoes and other required PPE while on duty.
- Must be willing to accept task assignments from time to time occasionally outside of the normal scope of the apprenticeship program.
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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