ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This class specification represents core areas of responsibility; specific position assignments and duties will vary depending on the needs of the client. The essential duties listed below are intended to be descriptive in nature and not intended to reflect all duties performed by this classification or all duties performed by every assignment within the classification.

Provides lead oversight for HVAC Specialists and other workers in the maintenance of buildings and plants
Performs journey-level and specialized installation, maintenance, and repairs of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
Participates in designing plans for new equipment and systems installations; develops heating and air conditioning specifications and diagrams
Operates a centrally-operated, computerized energy management system; modifies parameters through software to control heating and air conditioning equipment; installs energy management hardware to control HVAC systems and equipment
Ensures proper adjustments and parameter modifications needed to keep the central plant operating and staging properly for longer equipment longevity expectancy and optimal operation and energy management
Maintains and keeps track of HVAC equipment maintenance scheduling in a computerized system, and maintains updated logs of services performed on equipment
Provides technical support to HVAC Specialist for complicated diagnostic and repairs made to HVAC equipment and energy management systems
Participates in HVAC system upgrades, maintains equipment replacement and/or add-ons
Researches and recommends appropriate and right capacity equipment as per existing equipment and site needs
Provides training to HVAC Specialists on servicing, maintaining, and operating the central plants, including all chillers, HVAC units and sophisticated controls including monitoring software and tools
Troubleshoots live high voltage control circuits and systems on chillers and air conditioning systems that are interfaced with energy management systems to diagnose for damaged or worn out components; repairs or replaces parts
Operates a wide range of tools and testing devices to locate technical problems with HVAC equipment and energy management systems, including circuit cards and computer software
Prepares tubing, piping, joints and fittings for new installations or equipment repairs
Cuts, threads, reams, bends, and joins tubing and/or pipe by welding and brazing
Operates welding and brazing equipment to join pipes and tubing
Conducts work in the field and in confined small and tight crawl spaces
Performs general electrical repairs pertaining to HVAC equipment
Installs and adjusts switches, gauges, pneumatic thermostats, valves, and controllers
Lubricates, cleans, and adjusts HVAC equipment; Changes air filters, cleans strainers, descales tubing, and services and maintains compressors
Replaces and repairs compressors, motors, fans, valves, thermometers and belts on HVAC equipment
Conducts inspections of systems for leaks, abnormal noise, and electrical defects; reviews testing to determine required repairs
Performs HVAC equipment installations including air ducts, evaporative coolers, diffusers, condensers, controls and other parts related to HVAC systems
Performs maintenance and repairs on air handlers, pumps and other related equipment
Provides assistance and oversight with construction projects affecting HVAC equipment or systems
Performs and oversees preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
Works from diagrams, blueprints, layouts, work orders, verbal instructions, or other
specifications to install, troubleshoot, and test HVAC systems
Plans and estimates costs for projects, and communicates with outside vendors, manufacturers and other personnel to requisition and purchase HVAC materials and supplies
Adheres to and complies with common HVAC related codes and standards while installing, maintaining and/or repairing HVAC systems and related equipment
Maintains tools, equipment and work site in a clean and safe working condition
Reports technical issues and problems to the assigned supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills
Universal Certification or EPA 608 Certification or equivalent
3-5 years of experience

Preferred Skills
Knowledge of VAS/BMS system such as Metasys or equivalent

Notes:
6:00 AM - 2:30 PM