Technician, Engineering

Job Location : SouthPark Mall

SouthPark Mall

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

To maintain all mall owned and operated heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment in order to provide safe, efficient and effective operation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Work in cooperation with other contracted mechanical services as retained by management.
• Report all situations requiring emergency and / or immediate action to the appropriate personnel.
• Troubleshoot various systems including plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and other systems as required to determine source of malfunction and repair.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance to designated equipment; make adjustments to equipment and controls to ensure operations are in compliance with specifications and / or standards.
• Install, maintain and make repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment as needed.
• Perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (i.e. EPA, OSHA standards) to promote a safe working environment.
• Administer compliance of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to areas such as fire, safety, hazardous material, access etc.
• Observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure and temperature.
• Provide routine services to include preventive maintenance on air side and water side equipment, identifying, installing, maintaining and disposing of all types of filters, cleaning mechanical / transformer rooms, picking up and delivering parts, and assisting higher level heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and or contracted services.
• Schedule preventative maintenance programs as assigned by management.
• Coordinate work orders and maintain the integrity of the Work Order System.
• Ensure the appropriate inventory systems, records, files, Material Safety Data Sheets, supplies, equipment and tools are maintained.
• Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, lighting components, fuses and basic electrical wiring, etc.
• Employee may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with air handler units to include efficient operation required to achieve energy savings and acceptable comfort levels.
• Knowledge in filter identification and application, equipment and component identification, safety procedures, refrigeration cycle and soft soldering.
• Knowledge of cooling tower operation & start-up and package roof top HVAC units.
• Knowledge of condenser and chilled water systems and water treatment.
• Capability to diagnoses problems on equipment.
• Ability to disassemble, clean, lubricate, repair and replace parts, as required.
• Able to diagnose basic malfunctioning mechanical systems, test components; trouble shoot and repair replace or adjust defective or worn parts.
• Able to operate and program Building Automation Systems and Energy Management Systems as they relate to energy savings, life safety, seasonal adjustments and company standards.
• Knowledge of safety rules, hazards and application of accident prevention measures associated with the operation of mechanical and HVAC equipment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, which may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or Trade School Certificate.
• 3 5 years’ experience in the HVAC maintenance field (Related education may be substituted for up to two years’ experience on a year-for-year basis)
• Valid Driver’s license
• EPA Certification
30+ days ago