GK Real Estate is seeking a HVAC/Maintenance Technician to operate, maintain and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning for the shopping mall. This includes operations of a central plant utilizing a central chilled water plant to provide cooling to all buildings. Will also supplement general building maintenance tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn locations of all HVAC equipment and how they relate to each building.

• Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment and components to manufactures

recommendation, i.e. valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, and lubrication etc.

• Learn basics of equipment management controls to be able to start, stop, seek status or change conditions on HVAC systems.

• Make rounds of all equipment rooms identifying and repairing any potential problems.

• Works with outside vendors, engineers and consultants on projects affecting HVAC systems

• Must be able to replace bearings and seals on centrifugal pumps, change bearings on fan systems, motors and pumps shafts.

• Need to be able to run the Chiller plant to maintain system temperatures and equipment runtimes.

• Must be familiar with cooling tower operations and repair potential problems.

• Must be able to service, install, repair and replace refrigeration systems including split systems, chillers, packaged units, etc.

• Planning and scheduling repairs.

• Conducting periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.

• Respond to fire alarms systems and be familiar with fire panels.

• Performing general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.

Requirements

• Must have 4-6+ years direct experience in HVAC and chiller/boiler operation and maintenance.

• Must have basic knowledge of computer operation for use on our energy management system.

• Understanding of the different types of air distribution systems such as VAV, Double duct, etc.

• In-depth knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.

• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.

• Effective problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be well-organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.

• Must be able to work from a ladder.

Required Education:

• Associate's degree in HVAC or similar or equivalent in years' experience

• EPA Universal certification