What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician HVAC position at Midwest Groundcovers LLC?
About the company:
Growing and propagating over 20 million of the finest wholesales plants in the Midwest. Although Groundcovers are our specialty, Midwest Groundcovers’ plant offerings include Evergreens and Broadleaves, Deciduous Shrubs, Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Vines and Native Prairie, Wetland and Woodland species. We are leaders in the Green Industry in partnering with landscape architects, landscape designers, green roof and plant professionals to create inspiring planting combination solutions. Experts in plants for Midwestern durability and sustainability for over five decades.
Objective / Accountability:
The Maintenance Technician HVAC is responsible for safely and effectively repairing and maintaining the HVAC systems essential to the production of plants in our nurseries and company-owned facilities and properties. This role will also assist in other maintenance related activities as needed
Function / Corresponding Tasks:
Provide support and maintenance of HVAC
- Repair and maintain HVAC equipment such as unit heaters and residential systems
- Ability and understand how to troubleshoot, diagnose problems and repair equipment in a timely manner.
- Ability to learn and understand the function and intended use of company equipment.
- Safely and effectively conduct preventative and pre/post season maintenance of assigned equipment
- Report to Facilities Manager regularly all related activities, findings, problems and for direction.
Provide maintenance and construction support for projects and problem resolution
- Ability to learn and understand, and be comfortable with repairs, maintenance, and construction of basic 110V and 24V electrical systems.
- Ability to learn and understand greenhouse space heaters, provide repairs and maintenance as needed.
- Ability to learn and understand plumbing and irrigation systems throughout the nursery, provide repairs, maintenance and construction support as needed
Company support and personal growth
- Learn and understand our irrigations systems to help as needed and serve as backup subject matter expert.
- Assist Maintenance Department on construction projects and the maintenance of the facilities and grounds.
- Responsible for determining and achieving individual goals, and working toward personal and professional growth, while supporting the department, company and industry.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- understanding of HVAC systems.
- Exceptional work ethic reinforced by strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills.
- Conspicuous problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in basic computer skills. E.g.- Outlook, Word, etc.
- Reliable transportation
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Skills / Abilities:
- Understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
- Capacity to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, service manuals, electrical schematics, blueprints and work orders.
- Have or be able to obtain EPA certification.
Expectations:
- Demonstrated desire to learn on the job and a commitment to continue acquiring additional knowledge and relevant skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Able to quickly learn and independently develop a broad technical knowledge of relevant and processes.
- As necessary, be able to work 40 hours per week, including Saturdays, and able to work unscheduled times to complete tasks on time with minimal interruption to the operation.
- Be occasional after-hour work needed, if emergency repairs are needed, for heaters, pumps, etc.
- Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, work occasionally in hot or cold environments.
Education / Experience Pre-requisites:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Any combination of documented training and/or real-life experience with mechanical systems and processes.
