HVAC Installation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Description

Position : Installation Technician HVAC-R

Department : HVAC

Reports To : Department Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Experience Level : Experienced, minimum 5 years Commercial HVAC Installation experience required

Position Summary

Come see what an employee family is all about as an HVAC Installation Technician at Benedict Sales & Service!

Installation Technicians at Benedict's perform an exciting variety of work in the areas of installing, repairing, and maintaining heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

This position does not have direct reports and performs work independently and in a team environment with direct supervision.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Installs HVAC units and / or refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial buildings.
• Installs ductwork and thermostats to control HVAC systems.
• Inspects and troubleshoots problems with existing HVAC and / or refrigeration units.
• Installs replacement parts on existing HVAC and / or refrigeration units.
• Maintains inventory of replacement parts and orders replacements.
• Utilizes a computerized management system to accurately record work progress and history.
• Provides department support through collecting payment for necessary customers prior to service being performed and directing payments to appropriate personnel in a timely manner for processing.
• Sets and achieves individual goals and supports department goals by contributing to a team environment.
• Safely operates and maintains a company vehicle, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrates effective communication, assertiveness, versatility, and follow-through in responding to customer needs.
• Demonstrates professionalism, timeliness, accuracy, and projects a positive company image in all assigned duties.
• Complies with all company and industry safety standards.

Marginal Functions / Responsibilities

• May perform routine maintenance on HVAC / refrigeration systems as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Requirements : Qualifications

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Training Requirements

• Minimum 5 years Commercial HVAC Installation experience required
• HVAC lead installer experience desired
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Vocational / technical school training or apprenticeship preferred

Licensing Requirements

EPA Universal Certification desired

Skills / Abilities Requirements

• Excellent problem-solving, mechanical, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of HVAC and / or refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Ability to use thermometers, pressure gauges, and other testing devices.
• Ability to run copper piping and PVC, 80% of which is overhead and above shoulder level.
• Ability to read and interpret operation and repair manuals, schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

Stationary Position : Must be able to maintain a stationary position for 2-4 hours while traveling between jobsites.

Move : Continually required to walk inside and outside jobsites and other work locations.

Operate : Frequently operates a commercial vehicle, power tools, and a mobile device. Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Repetitive finger motion, hand dexterity, outward and upward arm extension, and elbow bending is required.

Ascend / Descend : Frequently required to ascend / descend stairs and ladders to access all areas of equipment and jobsites including rooftops.

Positions self : Frequently required to bend, stoop and access small, confined spaces. Constantly required to work overhead above shoulder level using two arms and two hands while maintaining visual connection with the equipment for which work is being performed.

Communicate : Frequently communicates with internal and external customers using spoken word and the ability to perceive the natural sounds of normal speaking levels.

Must be able to exchange accurate information through oral and written communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

Observe / Inspect : Able to observe details at close range, distance range, peripherally and with the ability to adjust focus.

Frequently utilizes visual acuity to operate vehicles, power tools & equipment and read technical information.

Transport : Frequently required to lift / push / carry items up to 50 pounds, occasionally 75+ pounds.

Exposed to : Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to loud noise and vibration consistent with use of power tools and equipment.

Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance offerings
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• 401K with employer match
• Profit sharing
• Year-round work
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly paycheck
• Company swag and uniform programs
• Educational assistance
• Employee support services
• Company provided cell phone for qualifying positions
• Company provided vehicle for qualifying positions
• Latitude to determine parts stocking for technician assigned service vehicles
• Electronic work orders / time entry system
• Experienced technician support team
• Continuous training & development
• Advancement opportunities and more!!

WHO WE ARE?

Benedict Sales & Service, Inc., is a leading commercial mechanical contractor with operations throughout central and northern Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.

We are family owned and have been in business since 1938! We offer dynamic service and installation departments encompassing craftspeople in food service equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, metal fabrication, and beer / beverage systems all of which are supported by our experienced office support teams located in Altoona, WI, West Salem, WI, and Winona, MN!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE!

At Benedict Sales & Service, we go the extra mile to connect business to family . This is our purpose statement and standard of business;

it’s who we strive to be day in and day out. Go the extra mile, might speak for itself, as we always want to go above and beyond the normal expectations.

To connect business to family, speaks to how we go about our daily business. We need to always stay mindful of good business practices, but we strive to run those business practices through a family lens.

We all want the best for our families, so why not conduct business in that same manner. Whether it is how we treat our staff or how we treat our customers, we want them all to know we have their best interests in mind as we strive to treat them like family.

Benedict Sales & Service is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.