HVAC Service Technician - Class III-V, Birmingham, AL

About Us:

EMCOR Services/Aircond, is the largest commercial and industrial heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) service company in the Southeast.  For more than 80 years, Aircond has designed and delivered comprehensive HVAC solutions to businesses seeking to enhance their productivity and efficiency.  Guided by three generations of family leadership, today Aircond delivers a full spectrum of facility services to single and multi-site clients, from HVAC service to complete operations and maintenance solutions.

Job Title:

Service Technician - Class III -V, Birmingham, AL

Job Summary:

Service and repair heating, ventilating, air conditioning and related environmental control systems utilizing knowledge of heating, refrigeration and, pipefitting theory. Class III will work with a wider range of DX systems with more advanced controls circuits and multiple compressors. Air-cooled DX chiller experience is a plus. Class IV/V will work with compound refrigeration, large built up & reciprocating systems, centrifugal and rotary screw chillers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair/replace and service HVAC equipment and controls ranging from 1-60 tons cooling capacity. (Class IV/V must be able to troubleshoot and service centrifugal and rotary screw chillers).
• Replace or repair compressor and condenser units.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools.
• Join tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings, or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
• Repair or replace motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating-ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
• Repair leaks, leak test & add Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure on all systems.
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using electrician's hand tools and test equipment.
• May repair and service air-conditioners, ranging from one or more tons cooling capacity.
• Professionally maintain company provided tools and vehicles.
• Work safely, drive safely and courteous, reports safety hazards, and make suggestions to improve safety.
• Maintain good attendance and productivity.
• Possess good time management, organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Demonstrate commitment, dedication, cooperation, positive teamwork, flexibility and adaptability while in the workplace.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. A minimum of two (2) years of commercial/industrial HVAC experience as described in job summary preferred. EPA Universal certification is required.  Pneumatic controls are a plus. Candidates must possess good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to ensure effective teamwork and customer relations. Must be able to climb ladders, lift and carry 50 or more pounds, distinguish colors for electrical work, use hand tools and tolerate confined spaces. Work will involve heights and seasonal temperature extremes. Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required while performing tasks.

Must be available for some overtime, on-call, and weekend work.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  

Valid Driver’s License and EPA Universal certification is required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to climb ladders, lift and carry 50 or more pounds, distinguish colors for electrical work, use hand tools and tolerate confined spaces. Work will involve heights and seasonal temperature extremes.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required while performing tasks.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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