09/09/2019
Since 1995, Pacific Energy Corp. has been responding to “no heat and hot water” emergency calls for oil systems and natural gas burners. We have an installation department that can provide free estimates and financing for new equipment.
Pacific Energy provides our valued customers with the most comprehensive home heating services available in the five boroughs and Long Island.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
As an HVAC technician, you will travel from job to job. If you are self-motivated, good at problem-solving, like working with your hands and enjoy meeting new people every day, this is the job for you. At our company, our technicians are tasked with working on refrigeration, ventilation, cooling and heating systems. Your job as an HVAC technician is to help our customers find a comfortable temperature, no matter what the weather is like outside, while helping them save money each month on utility bills without sacrificing comfort by offering options to improve the current system. HVAC technicians must be ready to repair, install or maintain all heating and cooling systems in a home or office building.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Installing, maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Identifying maintenance risks on equipment.
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems.
• Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems, and performing warranty services.
• Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Providing technical direction and on-the-job training.
• Keeping daily logs and records of all maintenance functions.
• Enduring compliance with appliance standards and with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Complying with service standards, work instructions and customers’ requirements.
• Assisting with customers’ queries.
• Travel to homes and businesses daily as scheduled.
• Perform consultations with customers.
• Determine customer needs and discuss all solution methods.
• Install new heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Inspect current HVAC systems for effectiveness and safety.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems to increase longevity.
• Conduct performance tests with specialized tools.
• Troubleshoot current HVAC system issues.
• Repair damaged HVAC systems.
• Sell ongoing maintenance contracts to current customers.
• Keep records of customer appointments and payment transactions including invoices.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and HVAC resources.
• Maintain, install, and repair air conditioning, ventilation and heating systems.
• Sell maintenance contracts to current customers to ensure products last longer. Perform preventative maintenance to increase the longevity of any HVAC system.
• Discuss various options with clients when it comes to heating and cooling systems and help them determine which option is best for their situation.
• Troubleshoot issues with a current system as they are noticed.
• Conduct performance tests with specialized tools and adjust system settings to keep temperature comfortable in the home or office.
• Travel to different homes and businesses throughout the day and determine problems in order to repair or replace the system before the customer is inconvenienced.
• Categorize and organize inventory to limit unnecessary losses to the company.
• Move to and from each job quickly to maximize your time during the day and ensure that as many customers as possible are helped.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Certification or associate’s degree from an HVAC program at a technical school.
• 1+ year experience as a HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field.
• 3-5 years apprenticeship under a journeyperson preferred.
• Certification through the Environmental Protection Agency to handle refrigerants.
• Must hold state HVAC technician license.
• Proficient in balancing air and water treatment systems in line with HVAC protocols.
• Valid drivers license.
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating.
• Working knowledge of boiler systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must be punctual and adhere to a daily schedule with multiple appointments in different locations.
