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LeBlanc & Associates, LLC
HVAC Service Technician
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What they do
A HVAC Mechanic or Installer installs and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units.
$50,914 / year median in Louisiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Summary/Objective This position is a higher skill level position which is responsible for completing tasks and activities associated with the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC/R systems of all types and galley equipment as assigned by the Service Manager. Essential Functions
- Works collaboratively with all members of the service department
- Understands advanced HVAC/R technologies and techniques, and is able to execute assigned tasks without supervision
- Responsible for maintaining knowledge on current HVAC/R technologies and techniques
- Responsible for maintaining an organized, clean, and safe jobsite in conjunction with both company and client policies
- Ability to communicate professionally and knowledgably with Service Manager and customers on all aspects of the Project assigned
- Maintains a low level of customer call backs after initial service is performed
- Performs most aspects of service including but not limited to refrigerant management, leak checking, vacuum, recovery, troubleshooting electrical on all systems, startups, and commissioning
- Understands the function and operation of all major components in a system: compressor, condenser, oil separator, liquid receiver, liquid line drier, TXV, evaporator, suction accumulator, and suction drier
- Understands the following principles and techniques including but not limited to basic cycle of refrigeration, basic electricity (using volt/amp meters), function of electric heat, gas, heat pumps, and boilers, superheat, sub cooling, function and operation of all pressure control switches, capacity control (electric and hydraulic unloading), static pressure, and fundamentals of fire dampers
- Ability to learn how to measure duct transitions for unit tie in's
- Ability to learn and read basic electrical schematics
- Ability to complete startup and commissioning report on HVAC/R systems
- Ability to survey existing systems and complete the necessary paperwork to determine if replacement is needed
- Ability to complete all required paperwork associated with job in an accurate and timely manner including but not limited to timesheets, change orders, service orders, and survey sheets
- Ability to assist and train Service Technician Apprentice
- Ability to operate large equipment when necessary (example forklift)
- Ability to own and operate all tools necessary to perform job duties including but not limited to refrigeration gauges, a volt/amp meter, and a note book
- Responsible for maintaining company vehicles' stock levels with proper equipment and supplies while ensuring all unused or unnecessary parts are returned to the stock room
- Responsible for cleaning of company vehicles and properly securing the contents within
- Ability to travel to any jobsite, and have a valid Driver's License and driving record which meets company insurance requirements
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. Competencies Attention to detail Communication Skills Collaboration Leadership Time Management Organizational Skills Adaptability Punctuality Decision Making Self-Motivated Initiative Skills
- Electrical Skills
- Work on fire dampers
- Work on dehumidifiers and humidifiers (steam and/or water)
- Troubleshooting and repair of small to large DX and refrigeration systems (air and water cooled) with or without assistance (including PCP cooler/freezer systems)
- Troubleshooting and repair of small to large high pressure DX/chiller systems (air and water cooled) with or without assistance
- Troubleshooting and repair of small to large chill water systems (air and water cooled) with or without assistance
- Troubleshooting and repair of small to large DX/heat pump systems (air and water cooled) with or without assistance
- Basic troubleshooting and repair of small ice machines (air and water cooled)
- Troubleshooting and repair of various galley equipment
- Learning through self-studying and work experience Supervisory Responsibilities This position supervises the Service Technician Apprentice as assigned.