HVAC Technician

Role Priorities / Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, and cooling units
• Diagnoses and repairs electronic, mechanical and electrical components of these systems
• Understands company pricing and generates appropriate customer invoice at job site
• Reads and accurately interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals
• Accurately tracks incoming inventory and documents all installed equipment upon arrival
• Carries out preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on HVAC equipment
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, and/or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Obtains customer signature at completion of job. Obtains correct customer information including email address
• Maintains proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle
• Diagnoses diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer’s recommendations, and explain fully to customer what the issue is and what is needed to correct the issue
• Identifies and reports potential opportunities for additional business (newer system, service contracts, and additional services)
• Orders Freon and necessary gases according to regulatory compliance standards
• Handles, disposes and repairs refrigerants without causing problems in the environment
• Readily supplies new installation needs as designed by others or by performing the necessary design calculations to properly size the system

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly skilled in HVAC equipment, safety, best practices, regulations and operations
• Knowledgeable in the principles of refrigeration and saturation
• Knowledgeable in technical components such as motors, loop systems, and water treatment
• Skilled in welding and brazing techniques
• Safety conscious
• Polite, hygienic, and works well with others
• Mechanical inclination
• Equipment Selection, Installation, Operation Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance
• Able to work directly with customers, other technicians and managers
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Able to use a computer to send e-mails, create and store documents, search the inter/intranet
• Able to use hand/power tools, electronic devices and gauges properly and safely
• Skilled in quality control analysis
• Demonstrates analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail

Education or Certification