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Overview

Under general direction of the Operations Manager - HVAC / Plumbing, performs advanced level and lead work duties in the technical operation, maintenance and repair of various HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing and auxiliary systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of MEP systems in a widely dispersed building.

This role pays an hourly rate of $31.00-$34.00.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 3, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair problems within the following HVAC/R equipment systems: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and associated equipment such as VRF systems, multi-zone units, electrical controls, pneumatic controls, steam coils, chilled water systems, self-contained heating and cooling units, exhaust systems, pumps, air compressors, ductwork, cooling towers and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Regularly monitor and adjust building automation controls to achieve optimum comfort and energy savings.
• Schedule and monitor building automation to include HVAC and lighting systems.
• Adhere to all related OSHA practices, examples include, lock-out/tag-out, MSDS, confined entry, bloodborne pathogens, etc.
• Understand how to reset different pieces of equipment; this includes, chillers, VFDs, air handlers, boilers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of checking cooling tower hot decks and removing dirt and debris.
• Be able to clean strainers on different type of equipment, examples, condenser, hot and chill water systems.
• Operates and monitors equipment, which admits steam into each building from central distribution point, pressure reducing stations.
• Inspects, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment as directed.
• Completes tests for chemical control of boiler water, cooling water, and condensate.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces general and laboratory exhaust fan systems.
• Repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
• Understand the function of VFD and how to control the hertz in terms of speeding and slowing down pumps.
• Troubleshot and perform routine maintenance on heat exchangers.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment actuators and other automatic control valves.
• Know and understand low water and high-water cut-off safeties for boilers.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate deaerator systems for steam applications.
• Demonstrate understanding of 3-way valves, bi-pass valves, isolation valves.
• Demonstrate the ability to blow down boilers and cooling towers each day.
• Demonstrate the capability to setup chain fall systems to change strainers for chillers and condenser water pumps.
• Be able to operate confidently aerial platforms and forklifts.
• This includes hanging diapers or tracing the different type of pipes throughout the facility.
• Some brazing/soldering experience for preferred applications
• Knowledge of DDC and building automation systems.
• Be able to replace different types of pipes, example, copper, cast iron, stainless steel.
• Clean-up and organize mechanical rooms, mezzanine, physical plants, and work shops.
• Provide access for contractors from time to time.
• Adress roof leaks, sprinkler, water leaks.
• Makes regular patrols through mechanical rooms to record condition and operation of equipment to ensure its being scheduled into preventative program before failure.
• Participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of facility equipment, minor electrical, lighting, commercial kitchen and plumbing repairs to expedite the return of equipment or auxiliary systems to operational status
• Complete minor plumbing task for event related activity.
• Track daily productivity via timesheets, daily logs and CMMS.
• Communicate arrival, location and departure with HVAC/Plumbing Manager.
• Perform event related duties, set-ups and coverage as assigned.
• Clearly, effectively, and timely communicate work issues with staff.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of direct experience in HVAC/R and control programs.
• Experience with computerized building automation systems.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computers and understanding of basic IT functions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have availability to work schedule based on business and event needs, Including weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexibility to adjust from time to time depending on emergencies and building needs.
• Solid problem-solving skills.