Hvac Installer - Level 1

Summary/Objective To assist with installs of heating and air conditioning systems, accessories, and ductwork to company standards while providing the customer with a high-quality experience. Works under the supervision and guidance of a senior level installer at all times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Must pass drug and background screens
• Valid driver’s license and insurable through company insurance carrier
• Able to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with tools used in the job in a safe manner

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of HVAC training program

Duties

• Maintain professional appearance and attitude always. ($0.50 per hr. raise if displayed every day for 3 months per supervisor)
• Maintains required levels of truck stock items
• Learn and properly recite company Mission, Vision and Value statements.
• Utilize all safety precautions and wear appropriate safety equipment at all times
• Clean truck as needed, including exterior washing and interior cleanings. Vehicle should be kept free of trash, debris, unused food and drink. Vehicle interior should be swept free from excess dirt. Vehicle interior compartments should hold all tools and equipment, keeping floor area free from falling and/or rolling items
• Operate company vehicle following all safety standards and applicable laws
• Properly use all tools and ladders in a safe manner
• Follow instructions from the supervisor in a timely manner ($0.50 per hr. raise if displayed every day for 3 months per supervisor)
• Immediately report any problems with company tools or vehicles to the office
• Work well with customers, co-workers and other subcontractors
• Properly prepare the job site using drop cloths, moving furniture or obstructions and prepare surface areas using floor protectors
• Clean job site. Job site should be picked up and left in a condition better or equivalent to that as when we arrived. This includes moving all trash and debris, sweeping or vacuuming site, removing all tools, parts and equipment.
• Properly remove and install flexible ductwork per code ($0.50 per hr. raise)
• Properly support ductwork per code ($0.50 per hr. raise)
• Properly remove equipment per code ($0.50 per hr. raise)
• Able to identify all fittings and materials ($0.50 per hr. raise)
• Properly clean ductwork with duct cleaning machine
• Pick up parts, supplies and equipment from distributors in company vehicle as needed or required
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Job specific knowledge and skills for job level
• Technical/Professional skills and knowledge
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development
• Customer/Client focused
• Quality Oriented/Work Standards
• Safety Awareness
• Stress Tolerance

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment: Environment consists of extreme variations due to conditions, including but not limited to: heat, cold, wet, wind, sunlight, absence of light, insects, animals, mammals, reptiles and other conditions deemed by worksite.

Physical Demands: Reaching, bending, stooping, walking, sitting, crawling, squatting. Holding, carrying objects and lifting – including heavy objects such as equipment up to 300 pounds. Use of tools and equipment such as hand tools and ladders including extension ladders. Required to work in small spaces such as attics or crawl spaces for extended periods of time.

Achievements required to advance to Level 2 Install Technician

• Overall understanding of most replacement installations and basic refrigeration
• Complete installation of standard ductwork fittings: rectangular and round.
• Ability to set and reconnect air handlers and furnaces
• Knowledge and ability to wire and program most controls and thermostats
• Possess the required basic tool set (Client must provide a list of what is included)
• Recommendation for advancement from Field Training Supervisor