Job Summary
The Lead HVAC Technician is responsible for HVAC equipment onsite, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, control systems, pipe fitting, and structural layouts. In this position you will establish & maintain a positive relationship with vendors, manufacturers and co-workers through effective oral and written communication skills via phone, computer, and face to face. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspections, site surveys, and service requests including replacement, and modifications of equipment or systems as needed or requested by the Facilities Management. Communicating with cultivation team members/management, Facilities Maintenance regarding inspection/service findings is required.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting and learning end to end testing, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
Coordinates with Facilities Maintenance Manager and grow house to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by extensively examining building layouts, forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
Use of software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.
Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
Displays team effort and dedication to customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
10 years of experience in commercial or residential HVAC required.
Knowledge of BMS systems preferred.
Knowledge of VFD installation, troubleshooting and programming preferred.
Certifications
EPA 608 Universal certification required.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate recommendations and repairs after troubleshooting.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to use mathematical skills to identify issues and implement corrections to HVAC systems.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
Ability to use Smartphone or Computer to utilize CMMS program for work orders, data tracking and inventory management.
Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor environmental conditions may be hot, cold, rain, snow or other natural weather phenomena.