HVACR Technician - Skillman, United States - Institute for Advanced Study

Description

Position Summary

Leads trouble-shooting and repair efforts on residential and commercial grade geothermal water source heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems and multi-zone systems that incorporate pneumatic, electronic, and/or programmable logic controls. Creates drawings or plans for HVAC modifications, and leads the installation of components that require controls programming and linkage to the building automation system (BAS).

Essential Job Duties

• Leads lower level HVACR technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of residential and commercial air conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems that incorporate pneumatic, digital, and building automation system (BAS).
• Develops heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) system modification plans and estimates jobs for remodel activities.
• Creates preventive maintenance checklists for all related equipment.
• Interprets as-built building blueprints and recommends system modifications for remodel projects in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Researches and selects materials for HVACR systems installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

All other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of journeyman-level trade experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Possession of a current NJ EPA Refrigerant Certification.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial-grade geothermal water source heat pumps

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVACR installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lead and train staff.
• Ability to develop heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system modification plans.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Documents and tracks preventive maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, building materials, and emergency maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of HVAC systems that incorporate digital control systems and are linked to a multi-building, computer-based building automation system (BAS).

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For consideration please apply with a cover letter and resume using this link:

At the Institute for Advanced Study's creation in 1930, the founders wrote: fundamental in our purpose, and our express desire, [is] that in the appointments to the Staff and Faculty as well as in the admission of workers and students, no account shall be taken, directly or indirectly, of race, religion, or sex. We recognize these ideals require continual examination of our culture. Today, we strive to create a community in which all people feel welcomed, respected, and valued. We seek to address the harmful effects of inequity and discrimination on individual Scholars, Faculty, Staff, and scholarship as a whole. We affirm equality and embrace our differences as we work to transform principles into action and grow new forms of scholarly community.

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