HVAC Technician

$38.00 DOE

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the reliability, maintenance, and enhancement of facility equipment. This position will ensure functioning of facility systems. This position will maintain HVAC systems and have knowledge of food service equipment, electrical, and plumbing. This position will complete other projects as requested by the Vice President of Store Development and Facilities Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management, service, installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of commercial HVAC systems (A/C units, furnaces, make-up air units, boilers, chillers, RTUs, and air scrubbers, etc.)
• Utilize and maintain understanding of HVAC control systems such as CPC, Danfoss, Einstein, Comtrol, and similar
• Maintains quality standards by inspecting installations and modifications of new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, ensuring contract compliance and identifying and reporting deficiencies
• Handle service-related administrative tasks such as submitting warranty claims, reviewing work orders/invoices, conducting price comparisons, and developing scopes of work (SOW) for projects
• Provides required paperwork by completing and submitting expense reports, summaries, and work orders
• Troubleshoots equipment failures
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and industry regulations, including federal, state, and local codes related to HVAC systems
• Upgrade systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards
• Inspects completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards
• Knowledge of, including but not limited to, Freon gas, Glycol, CO2, roof top units (RTU), Grease Duct, Air Scrubber, and Bundle Repair
• Complies with federal, state and local heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry regulations and guidelines (for example, building codes, indoor air quality) by conducting inspections and making repairs
• Coordinates work schedules with stores to maintain business standards
• Keeps work area/tools well maintained, clean, organized, and performs housekeeping duties as required
• Delivers excellent customer service to all associates, customers, partners and suppliers
• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
• Assist as needed to ensure the success of the company as a whole

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Consistent and daily interaction with store associates and customers
• Consistent and daily interaction with vendors and suppliers

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
High school diploma or GED required, Type I/Type II EPA Certification for Electrical Certification required, plus 4 years relevant HVAC service industry experience preferred or any combination of education, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, maintenance, and installation techniques
• Knowledge of food service equipment preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel between stores and pick up items from suppliers
• Knowledge of the HVAC tools, materials, and test equipment
• Knowledge in analyzing HVAC malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings
• HVAC certification and/or previous experience as a HVAC Technician
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, compliance schematics, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of local building codes and applicable welding and soldering techniques as required
• Advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of food safety and risk management
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
• Continually strives to be product, customer, and personnel minded, detailed, consistent and forward focused
• Ability to use good judgment and to make decisions quickly and independently
• Must be able to prioritize and time projects as to not interfere with normal business

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. The associate will use tools such as a drill, hammer, wrench, painting tools, and circular hand saws on a day-to-day basis. This position also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.

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