Commercial Hvac Service Technician (Chicago)

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SUMMARY

Without supervision, performs highly skilled level of preventative and corrective maintenance duties with Specialty skills in HVAC, chillers, and boilers. Experience in major facilities equipment repairs and troubleshooting system and equipment issues. Well-rounded in facilities maintenance to include all mechanical level functions, general maintenance, and easily adapts to changing situations.

• Rate: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
• This position is Service Contract Act which is subject to Health & Welfare benefits
• On-Site

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. This position is for a licensed HVAC Technician to:

• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all major and minor industrial, commercial pieces of equipment related to facilities in accordance with the Manufacturer O&M requirements.
• The ability to troubleshoot and repair all major and minor HVAC equipment such as air handing unit (AHU), condensers, compressors, water cooling towers, chillers, boilers, circulation pump and motors. and/or systems including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic circuits.
• Possess basic knowledge on water test analysis in open and close system.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.
• Must be able to perform building (plumbing and electrical) and equipment repairs using hand tools, power tools and multiple electrical circuit troubleshooting with a volt-ohm meter.
• Assembles components from supplied instructions or drawings and designs or fabricates simple components, assemblies, or machine modifications.
• Performs maintenance of equipment including lubrication utilizing oil or grease pumps/guns, disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble complex components and replacement of defective electrical components or mechanical parts with supplied original manufacturer parts.
• Submit summary and QC reports of completed PMs to Contract Maintenance Manager.
• Position requires responding to emergency service calls 24/7/365 and could require planned or emergency overnight stay at out reached facility.
• Sources and picks-up ordered parts or supplies and restocks parts or supplies.
• Complies with all equipment, safety, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
• Assists in training and coaching other mechanics.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• SOP for equipment operations and maintenance including safety rules and regulations.
• 5-8 years (preferred) of technical and trade experience in commercial HVAC.
• Building trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Fire protection, and lighting, etc.
• Highly technical skills in troubleshooting problems with facilities and equipment, controls, and systems.
• Able to read blueprints and develop “As Built” drawings for all components of facility maintenance.
• 5 years (preferred) of operations and management experience.
• Mathematical computations and applications skills.

Skilled in:

• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, including Company safety rules and regulations, recognizing hazards, and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting problems with equipment, identifying solutions, recommending, and implementing methods, procedures, and/or techniques for resolution.
• Performing preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment and operating systems.
• Performing repair techniques including, but not limited to, cutting, drilling, gluing, caulking, fastening of plastic, wood, and steel; performs brazing, soldering, and welding.
• Designing and fabricating components, assemblies, or machine modifications.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Training and coaching other technicians.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English, and communicating clearly and concisely.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals contacted in the course of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by hands-on or vocational school training.
• Certified with the EPA 608 refrigerant rules/Universal Cert.
• Minimum of 3 years commercial HVAC experience.
• Certified by a nationally recognized HVAC certification program (i.e., North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification or ESCO Institute HVAC Excellence Professional Level Technician Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history.
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling, stooping and crouching climbing and walking, vision to monitor, occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Incumbents will be required to travel to various locations throughout Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.
• Incumbents may be exposed to toxic materials, toxic gases, electrical hazards, and dangerous tools and equipment. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to obtain installation access cards.

Dawson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more. #ce

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.