The HVAC Technician performs maintenance, repairs and installation of assigned HVAC and Refrigeration equipment and controls, chilled water systems, boilers, and various other mechanical, electrical and building systems in accordance with client expectations and requests.

Benefit Information: 

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects HVAC systems and engineering plants and corrects campus-wide equipment control deficiencies. 
• Operates and maintains HVAC central plant equipment, including, but not limited to, chillers, absorbers, diesel generators, boilers, and associated equipment. 
• Tours and monitors engineering plant and maintains required logs. Monitors pressure temperatures and other equipment parameters; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on HVAC equipment.
• Answers general repair and temperature service calls for the facility. 
• Monitors, troubleshoots and maintains control systems, including pneumatic, direct digital, and hybrid systems. 
• Make changes and monitor interior environments using building management computer systems.
• Repairs and maintains other mechanical and physical plant systems, including motors, pumps, valves, steam operated equipment, compressors etc. 
• Directly supervises any assigned employees for Preventive Maintenance and HVAC Maintenance & Ops. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; motivating employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Performs other duties as assigned such as: 

• Lays out reference points for installation of unitary structural and functional components.
• Drills holes and installs mounting brackets and hangers into the floor and walls of the building.
• Lifts or hoists and aligns HVAC components into position.
• Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Cuts, threads, and connects pipes to functional components and water or power system of premises.
• Pumps specify gas or fluid entering the system.
• Starts the system, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control the level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in the system.
• Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components.
• Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Insulates shells and cabinets of systems.
• Installs wiring to connect components to electric power and control sources.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 2 years in AC and refrigeration repair and service in a similar institution. Extensive knowledge of DDC / BACnet protocols, as well as older pneumatic control systems, is essential. One-year certificate from college, technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills – Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• EPA Universal
• HVAC certification
• Valid Driver's license
• Must have knowledge of work order systems and building automation