Lead Facilities & HVAC Technician

Description

The Lead HVAC Technician reports to the Building Operations Manager and is responsible for the operations and maintenance of all HVAC equipment for the museum and residences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities -

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Facilities

• Support needs for the building operating systems of the Museum and associated campus buildings, including residential buildings.
• Performs routines maintenance on the chiller plant and equipment
• Perform minor repairs related to electrical, plumbing, lighting, ballasts and HVAC equipment.
• Assist in monitoring, adjusting, and maintain proper climate control set points
• May support the Building Operations Manager and Director with the maintenance schedule of building, grounds, and facility repairs and replacements.
• Report any irregular activity in facility to the Building Ops Manager.
• Assist contractors performing maintenance work in the facility
• Provide 24-hour response for Maintenance/HVAC emergencies.
• Active member of the museum’s hurricane response team

Job Requirements -

• 40 hour per week schedule which may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work some nights, weekends or holidays.

Physical Requirements -

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and tools up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency in climbing ladders and working at heights, as well as maintaining balance on uneven surfaces
• Capability to work long hours, often in various environments, including outdoor settings and confined spaces

Note:  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Qualifications

Qualifications -

• Three (3) years of experience in commercial HVAC installation, maintenance and repair is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. EPA Refrigerant Certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems installation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of electrical installations of 24 volt to 460-volt single phase and three phases.
• Knowledge of water towers, boilers, refrigerant recovery systems, pneumatic and electrical controls.
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency regulations and rules.
• Knowledge of basic hand, power and technical tools utilized in plumbing and carpentry.
• Skill in safely utilizing a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in utilizing health and safety precautions related to installation and repair of HVAC systems.
• Skill in utilizing the technical equipment for refrigerant delivery or recovery.
• Skill in analyzing technical data to determine appropriate repairs.
• Must be proficient in computer software and maintenance systems.
• Good communication and proactive customer service skills.
• Experience in plumbing, minor carpentry and electrical preferred