Lead HVAC Technician
Company: TechFlow, Inc
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Under general supervision, leads, trains, oversees, and
participates in the work of heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) staff responsible for performing the
installation, maintenance, and repair of
HVAC systems and fixtures; provides technical assistance to the
Project Manager and Facilities Planning
and Management. This candidate should also be able to conduct
boiler preventative maintenance and water treatment, but you may
also perform pipe repairs, so welding experience or skills are
beneficial.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Facilities Planning &
Management and Project Manager. Exercises
technical and functional supervision over and provides training to
assigned HVAC staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey-level in the HVAC class series and is
responsible for performing
installation, maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, as well as
the most complex duties, to ensure
that all government building, facilities, and systems are
maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide
the highest level of safety for use. Incumbents in this class may
also
assist other trades on an as needed basis. Positions at this level
receive only occasional instruction or
assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware
of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
- Provides lead direction, training, work review and evaluation
to assigned HVAC staff; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities
and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned
work.
- Trains staff in the proper use of HVAC equipment, systems and
supplies; maintains equipment and supplies in good working
condition.
- Plans, organizes, and lays out assigned tasks; interprets HVAC
plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches, and specifications; works
from verbal and written instructions and work orders to install and
test HVAC systems or equipment.
- Estimates labor, material, and equipment needed for assigned
HVAC projects; monitors inventory levels of HVAC materials and
equipment; orders, receives, and maintains inventory of materials
and equipment as needed.
- Secures price quotations for supplies and repairs, including
multiple quotes as necessary Oversees outside contractors
performing HVAC maintenance and repair services to ensure
- Performs skilled HVAC work, including the installation and
repair of general HVAC systems and
- equipment; inspects and performs tests on systems and equipment
to identify defective parts and ensures proper functioning.
- Inspects, disassembles, repairs, maintains, and services
various types of refrigeration and air
- conditioning equipment and systems, including valves, fans,
compressors, motors, gaskets, filters, fuses, tubing, controls, and
thermostats; performs similar work on hot water and forced air
systems.
- Works from diagrams, blueprints, layouts, work orders, verbal
instructions or other specification to install and test HVAC
systems or equipment.
- Adjusts, repairs and replaces ducting and air conditioning
systems; services heating systems
- Operates and maintains specialized equipment, including pumps,
gauges, welding equipment, meters and a variety of hand and power
tools.
- Inspection of boilers, pipes and valves for leaks and
malfunctions.
- Repair of the boiler, water treatment equipment or storage
tanks.
- Test the water quality and, if necessary, install corrosion
inhibitors.
- Inspects facilities and buildings for damage and maintenance
needs; recommends repairs as
- necessary.
- Keeping of routine boiler maintenance records
- Records and maintains labor and material records.
- Provides recommendations regarding needed parts and
suppliers.
- Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related
safety equipment as required.
- Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition,
including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
- Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to
perform duties in an efficient,
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
completeness and accuracy.
according to established guidelines; lights pilots; cleans out
vents; inspects, maintains, operates and repairs thermostats and
control systems.
organized, and timely manner.
Requirements
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools
used in maintenance and repair of Government owned HVAC systems and
fixtures, including applicable HVAC codes
- Safe application, operation, and maintenance of tools and
equipment used in the HVAC trade.
- Basic principles and practices of providing technical and
functional direction and training to assigned staff.
- Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related
to the work.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of
standard office equipment, Microsoft Office, basic record-keeping,
and arithmetic.
- Safe work practices, including safe driving rules and
practices.
- English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and
punctuation.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by
effectively dealing with the public,
military officials, and Government staff, including individuals of
various ages, disabilities, socio-economic and ethnic groups.
Skills & Abilities to:
- Plan and oversee activities of HVAC personnel.
- Maintain High and Low Pressure boilers
- Water Sampling and Treatment
- Preventative Maintenance to boilers as outline by Scope of
Work
- Perform minor pipe repairs to water systems
- Replace worn parts, including valves, filters, strainers,
circulating pumps, and coolers
- Inspect the work of assigned staff and maintain established
quality control standards.
- Train assigned staff in proper and safe work procedures.
- Identify and implement effective course of action to complete
assigned work.
- Perform a variety of complex technical tasks in the
installation, repair, and maintenance of military HVAC fixtures and
systems.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance of equipment and
tools.
- Skillfully and safely operate a variety of equipment such as
boom lift, scissors lift
- Troubleshoot HVAC problems and determine materials and supplies
required for repairs and projects; recommend purchases.
- Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws,
and regulations.
- Understand and follow written and verbal directions,
instructions and safety rules and procedures.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of
work performed.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment
and software programs.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications,
plans, manuals, diagrams, blue prints, and technical
regulations.
- Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
- Operate a truck and observe legal and defensive driving
practices.
- Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time
deadlines.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the
telephone, and in writing.
- Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course
of action using judgment according to established policies and
procedures. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective
working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
aerial lift, fork lift and power and hand tools used in the HVAC
field.
Education and Experience:
- Any combination of training and experience that would provide
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and
five (5) years of experience in journeyman level HVAC maintenance
and repair work.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California
Driver's License.
- Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Universal Refrigerant Certification #608.
- A certification as a qualified journey level HVAC mechanic from
an approved institution is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must possess mobility to work in and around District buildings
and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface
streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium
physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to
climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power
tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a
computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and
over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring
frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or
hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve
data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate
above-mentioned tools and equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
- Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are
exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement
weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace,
chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous
physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with staff
and/or public and private representatives and contractors in
interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and
procedures.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Wellness Resources
Keywords: TechFlow, Inc, Albany , Lead HVAC Technician, Engineering , Albany, Georgia
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