SUMMARY
Responsible to build custom engineered HVAC equipment in a shop environment utilizing
equipment construction skills and knowledge of electrical wiring and direct digital control.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned.
• Responsible for building custom equipment on assigned projects.
• Uses a variety of hand tools, interpreting drawings, schematics, sketches, pictures, and
verbal instructions to build panels and wire components in HVAC equipment.
• Completes assembly and wiring assignments on assigned projects on time, with high
quality, and within budget.
• Assists team members of other trades as needed; performs other trade work when needed.
• Prepares for assigned projects by examining project binders, consulting with the project
manager and other technicians, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and
coordinating work, as necessary.
• Maintains tools and equipment by inspecting for signs of wear and performing any
needed periodic maintenance.
• Maintains work area in neat, clean, organized manner.
• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, refrigerant
logs, test logs, and parts logs. Maintains project files. Turns in all required paperwork
and reports in a timely manner.
• Effectively works with purchasing and stocking personnel and returns unused resources.
• Identifies parts to order for construction, testing, and repair of equipment.
• Keeps current on aspects of Trane products including installation, operation,
maintenance, service, and repair of unitary rooftop equipment, direct digital control
systems, and other products/systems as needed.
• Assists with general office and shop initiatives as needed, helping to improve the
business while controlling expenses and increasing income.
• Works closely with other project technicians, temporary technicians, subcontractors,
project managers, project engineers, and interns in a team environment, offering technical
advice, status information, and other help as needed.
• Communicates effectively with project managers and teammates regarding issues of
project scope and schedule.
• Attends, contributes to, and/or leads meetings with team members, salesmen, customers,
and management as needed.
• Follows company standards for construction and quality.
• Follows company safety policies.
• Promotes company safety policies to team members and subcontractors.
• Provides technical support to customers when required on assigned projects.
• Provides technical support, service, or training at customer site when needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.
• Flexibility to occasionally work in other company departments when needed.
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school and five (5) years
related experience; or seven (7) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) to five (5) years fabricating or machine building experience required. Two (2) years HVAC experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver's license, License Preferred (e.g. Certified Welder, Sheet Metal Journeyman, HVAC
Journeyman, etc.), EPA Certification Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires working mainly in a typical semi-conditioned shop environment and
occasionally in a typical conditioned office environment. The noise level in the shop
environment is usually loud. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job required in the shop, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, risk of electrical shock (high voltage), and fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally, working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms, in extreme weather conditions, and in areas with vibration is possible. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and high, precarious places
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
