HVAC Technician

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JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated HVAC Technician to join our growing team The HVAC Field Service Technician will be required to perform preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshoot, set up, and repair a wide range of portable HVAC equipment in the rental fleet. Field service work will be performed in all types of industrial and commercial facilities, while shop work will be conducted at our Oakwood facility. Our fleet's equipment includes air conditioners ranging from 80 tons to 500 tons, chillers up to 500 tons, direct- and indirect-fired heaters, electric heaters, dehumidifiers, and hydronic systems. The candidate should be able to understand the refrigeration cycle and the principles of heat transfer. Can identify all refrigeration components and how they work. Refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging. Able to take superheat and subcooling readings. Can braze copper to copper and dissimilar metals. Properly replace compressors, motors, drive components, and electrical components. Able to locate and repair refrigerant leaks. Proficient understanding of fan laws and air side troubleshooting. Ability to troubleshoot and repair all HVAC equipment issues. Help manufacturing and packaging all types of HVAC and rental products. Assemble units and organize parts. Control Panel wiring at a novice level. Ability to lay out and mount all components to the subpanel. Ability to read and understand schematic wiring diagrams. Ability to follow point-to-point wiring diagrams. Demonstrate an understanding of Component-based troubleshooting. Replace common types of electrical connectors on wiring harnesses. The candidate will be assigned a company vehicle for business purposes only and must meet the company's minimum requirements for operating a motor vehicle.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required.

• Degree from a recognized HVAC school

• EPA Universal Refrigerant certification

• 5+ years of applicable experience

• Valid driver license

COMPETENCIES:

• Able to read complex electrical schematics.

• Refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging

• Brazing copper to copper and dissimilar metals

• Advanced refrigeration side troubleshooting

• Thorough understanding of refrigerant superheat and subcooling

• Combustion analysis

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift and/or carry moderate weight (15-50 pounds), sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, repetitive hand motions, hear, and speak, some travel within the area and occasionally outside the area, and may experience prolonged and irregular work hours, and work with frequent interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) Match and Employer Discretionary Contribution.

• Two different Health Insurance options.

• Including an HSA health insurance option with a dollar-for-dollar match up to $1,200 per year.

• Dental and Vision Insurance.

• Credit Union Access.

• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Scholarship opportunities for employees' spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer, and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.