What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial HVAC Apprentice Service Technician position at Carrier?
About this role
As a Tradesman with Carrier, you will uniquely impact our customers, becoming the face of the confidence we stand by while ensuring their comfort. You will have the opportunity to learn about Commercial HVAC and be critical in working on a variety of installations, repairs, and maintenance projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about their trade and wants to take their skills to the next level.
We value our partnerships with Union workers and are committed to providing payment for all travel time incurred.
Essential Task Description:
- Inspect air-conditioning units to ensure efficient operation.
- Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions.
- Install, replace, or repair damaged equipment; calibrate thermostatic controls.
- Install new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; repair and replace damaged or worn heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning parts and equipment; repair or replace low- and high-pressure liquid lines.
- Inspect and observe pressure of liquids and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient operation of unit and make necessary adjustments; inspect and service refrigeration equipment including refrigerators, ice machines, gas packs, and heat pumps.
- Maintain the chilled and hot water supply systems.
- Adjust and maintain internal electrical and electronic control systems; clean coils, blowers, check motors, and belt tensions.
- Assemble and install metal ductwork.
- Assist in planning and designing of new installations of heating and air-conditioning systems.
- Maintain maintenance records as required by City, State, and EPA regulations.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required.
- Recognize and identify potential risks and hazards associated with performing all work-related duties safely.
- Work to mitigate potential risks associated with essential duties.
- Collaborate with management personnel to maintain safe working environments.
Required Qualifications:
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- 2 years of HVAC experience.
- The ability to enter into the Union and/or currently enrolled.
- The ability to push/pull/lift up to 50lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Principles and practices of Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair; hazard and safety practices common to the trade.
- HVAC controls and safety devices; appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) / chemical usages; tools of the trade; materials and refrigerant recovery equipment and procedures used in installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems.
- Computerized electrical circuits and systems as they relate to air-conditioning, heating, ventilating, and refrigerated cooling.
- Sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
- A basic understanding of building automation controls.
