HVAC Journeyman- Commercial

Are you ready to work for a growing company with a great culture? We are looking for passionate, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a growing company that is proud of its focus on family and quality customer service. Are you a change agent? Do you like helping others? Are you a problem solver? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered "yes", then read on

Excel Services, Inc. is looking for career-orientated HVAC Journeymen to perform work on commercial and industrial projects.

Duties include the installation of mechanical and HVAC systems.

Excel Services is an established, growing, professional company that also performs control work, piping, and start-up. We offer the opportunity to assist with the apprenticeship program and enjoy a positive employee-orientated working environment.

Excel Services has been recognized as a leading design-build contractor with "multiple disciplines under one roof" serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers for several years now. The company has been identified as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the country by INC Magazine.

Position Summary

• The HVAC Journeyman works on a team under supervision to execute new construction projects, primarily for commercial spaces, while demonstrating the company's core values.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Journeyman license certification
• Possession of valid driver’s license with a good record of driving
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Accountabilities:

• Installation
  • Provide quality installation
• Safety
  • Observe and implement safe work practices and OSHA Guidelines
  • Demonstrate safe work behaviors
• Teamwork
  • Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, foreman and project manager
• Quality Control
  • Adhere to all Federal, State, and local codes and regulations

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), National Fuel and Gas Code (NFGC), OSHA guidelines, and safe work practices
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to distinguish between various HVAC equipment and components
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or within a team
• Ability to work on weekends, at night, or to work overtime as required

Trade Skills

• possess a more detailed understanding of both how to read blueprints and of mechanical heating, air-conditioning, & refrigeration construction methods, and measurement gauges; oversee, delegate and monitor assigned employee performance of tasks to ensure completion of phases / activities to project deadlines, based on experience; guide & assist employees in identifying, analyzing & resolving existing or anticipated obstacles in a manner to meet task / project schedules; inform, clarify & confer actual job status (work progress, work schedules, time, job costing, etc.) to the job foreman; work with the job foreman on assessing the strengths & weaknesses of field personnel; help identify material, tool & equipment requests and scheduling needs for the next day; direct, train & mentor apprentices; possess the ability to visualize completed work prior to installation; plan, schedule & organize tasks and motivate other to complete work the company’s time, safety, quality, and customer service standards; cultivate a working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, subcontractors, and customer representatives; possess a basic understanding of electrical, concrete, wood, masonry & metal methods; experienced in basic preventive maintenance and trouble-shooting problems & repairs; able to add, subtract, divide & use mechanical formulas accurately; perform work at heights of up to 90 feet (from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs or other safe elevated workspaces); work in tight spaces, such as switchgear rooms, and crawl spaces; give hand signals to equipment operators; understand labels, job site maps / directions, manuals & written instructions, as well as all HVAC & OSHA state & local practices; knowledgeable of how mechanical systems that interact with electrical systems to provide safe operating systems; inspect subcontractor performance to ensure it meets contract agreements & schedules; conducts project closeouts, updates punch lists, and develops information for record drawings; constantly updates job skills through continued training.
• Understand job cost report and analyze the project for areas of improvement; eliminate or reduce legal risk on projects; knowledgeable and takes action to reduce jobs accidents; train, mentor, discipline & evaluate subordinates & subcontractors; manage one or more crews on different types of construction projects; professionally represents the company at job meetings; ability to recognize and capture change orders
• Journeymen are able to supervisor increasing numbers of technicians based on their job knowledge & experience.

Essential Duties

• Install mechanical equipment following applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and company policies
• Provide necessary support to other team members to be able to complete tasks on time as instructed
• Create and maintain cordial and collaborative working relationships with co-workers
• Ensure all paperwork needed for each job is accurately filled
• Comfort with working from elevated platform mobile equipment
• Managing activities of the project at job sites
• Maintain maintenance records as required by company, city, state, and EPA regulations
• Assess a problem and provide a solution or communicate with the project foreman
• Installing mechanical systems in new build, renovation projects, tenant finish, service, etc
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools and test equipment utilized in the trade
• Display professional company image
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions during all seasons
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs safely
• Must be able to climb, stoop, balance, crouch, crawl, or/and kneel continually
• Must be able to remain in a standing position 80% of the time
• Perform any other duty as directed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required (oral, written, and presentation)
• Creative problem solver with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail skills.
• Works well in a team-oriented environment
• Strong work ethic with a high amount of personal ownership of their work.
• Ability to take the initiative and have a proactive approach to solving problems with minimal supervision
• Enjoys a fast-paced and frequently changing environment, able to be responsive to multiple details and multiple tasks while minimizing errors
• Organized in the approach of work execution and handling multiple tasks effectively

Our great benefits package includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision and Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Matched 401k
• Vacation & Holiday
• Paid Training
• Great working environment