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Job Description:

Summary:


The HVAC Technician will be called upon to perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all HVAC systems.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Perform the routine preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC systems including chilled and hot water systems, AHU's and small refrigeration equipment
* Accurately maintain records of labor time, parts used, and work accomplished
* Assist in the maintenance and repair of facility systems and equipment including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, chillers, refrigeration, boilers and associated equipment as well as general maintenance and upkeep activities
* Clean HVAC & R coils and duct work as required
* Inspect and calibrate HVAC & R systems as needed
* Inspects and measures building systems to determine proper airflow
* Demonstrate attention to detail
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as required in a team-oriented, can do environment
* Perform duties and responsibilities with view toward Department goals and energy conservation
* Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, schematic manufacturer's specifications and other reference materials to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures
* Prepare and submit requisitions for materials required to complete assigned tasks
* Plan work to ensure cost effective use of labor and materials
* As required, estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order
* Perform other general maintenance related tasks including plumbing, painting, trades and grounds keeping
* Operate equipment used in the maintenance of convention and arena facilities such as forklifts, high lifts, scissor lifts, and other maintenance equipment
* Establish and maintain cooperative- working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
* Perform other duties as assigned


Requirements:


Minimum Education and Experience Requirements


* Experienced in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration and HVAC systems
* Possession of HVAC license preferred
* Possession of EPA certification of handling and use of refrigerants
* High School diploma or equivalent GED
* Working knowledge of PC based computer applications
* Hands- on experience working with electronic controls and computer- based energy management systems preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in meeting deadlines
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended workdays and extended number of consecutive days
* Ability and eagerness to work in a team-oriented maintenance department where daily work activities will include tasks both within and outside of specific trade disciplines
* Evening and weekend work will be required


Physical/Environmental Requirements


* Worker will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, noise, hazards and atmospheric conditions (fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation).
* Job at times may require employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue. May work at heights.
* Requires an employee to perform strenuous tasks requiring strength, coordination, and balance
* Requires an employee to lift and move heavy objects of at least 50lbs
* Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment
* Requires an employee to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb (ladders, stairs scaffolding, ramps,etc.), reach, walk, or stand for extended periods
* Requires excess walking of up to 3 hours per day