HVAC Technician

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Job description

What this job involves: This position has a strong focus on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC maintenance & troubleshooting and be multi-skilled in other areas (pipe fitting/plumbing, electrical) to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments. The individual in this role must be available for Call-in work and perform other duties as required. Some overtime is to be expected.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Perform daily rounds and record readings. Make adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment such as, heat exchangers, HVAC, VAV systems, electrical, emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains HVAC for Vivarium, Process chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment;.

Communicate with Hard Services Team regarding condition of equipment.

Identify cumbersome or faulty systems and recommend possible changes.

Perform preventive maintenance on all building and critical system equipment which includes but not limited to assemble all tools, supplies and instruments necessary to complete the job, performing work with a minimum amount disruption, conducting immediate clean-up of work area, completing the work order, returning tools to workshop, and unused supplies to storeroom, reporting any equipment problems, impending supply or material shortages to the Hard Services Team.

Install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical controls, switching and motor controls.

Perform routine facility repairs, including sheetrock, patching, caulking, painting, lock repair, and piping.

Maintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs.

Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.

Ensures that all appropriate R&M data (i.e., material costs, contract labor costs, Jones Lang LaSalle effort, etc.) is captured on a work order.

Review and analyzing system data (reliability, equipment calls, etc.) and developing initial recommendation with Hard Services Team on any maintenance changes, upgrades, replacements, etc. Including "red lining" PM maintenance task instructions with recommendations to improve process.

Maintain up to date & complete system documentation in a CMMS system for all repairs or changes to the system.

Supervise contractors or 3rd party maintenance providers while working on house equipment.

Cross train back up, shift coverage, or others, as appropriate to the advanced level.

Maintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs.

Maintains a clean and safe workspace.

Routinely available as "On Call" craftsperson.

Work Schedule: Dayshift, Monday - Friday

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

EPA Universal Certification

2 years of related trade schooling or equivalent

At least three years working in Bio-Pharmaceutical industry a plus.

Required Skills and Experience:

3+years of HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports.

Knowledge of OSHA standards and local codes.

Proficient with computer-based systems and programs, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Able to work in CMMS to review Work Orders and create new tickets.

Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.

Skilled and physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder, carry tools, lift and carry heavy loads, operate required equipment, and operate a motor vehicle.

Able to work in close places such as closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults, etc.

Able to work on roofs of buildings.

Subject to call 24 hours per day and required to work in all weather conditions.

Clear and Strong Communication skillset.

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