HVAC Technician

Description

The HVAC Technician will install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Installs new HVAC units in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
• Installs ductwork and thermostats to control HVAC system.
• Performs routine maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure they operate properly.
• Inspects and troubleshoots problems with existing HVAC units.
• Installs replacement parts on existing HVAC units.
• Maintains inventory of replacement parts and orders replacements.
• Complies with company and industry safety standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Ability to use thermometers, pressure gauges, and other testing devices to evaluate HVAC system.
• Ability to read operation and repair manuals for HVAC systems.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, as required to interact with customer.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical school training or apprenticeship required.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to work on HVAC units.
• Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on time of year.
• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, crawling, or climbing ladders.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.