Becoming an HVAC technician in Appleton, WI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032, with an average annual salary for HVAC technicians in the United States at approximately $57,300. In Appleton, WI, apprentices earn an average of $959.75 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1029.75 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Overview This position is for an experienced HVAC Service Technician familiar with the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial HVAC installations. This includes VAVs, boilers, air-conditioners, furnaces, roof top units, air handling units, chillers, and data cooling equipment. This is a HVAC Service Technician position in EC&D’s service department. This position is full time. Company: Energy Control & Design, Inc. has been the leading source for Building Automation Systems (BAS) solutions and HVAC service since 1979. At EC&D we are equipped to solve a wide variety of HVAC mechanical and control system problems: from minor repairs to installation and maintenance of the industry’s most sophisticated equipment and temperature control systems. The BAS precisely controls the HVAC equipment and interfaces to other systems in a commercial building. It is also the owner’s interface to these controls via a graphical user interface that is accessible locally onsite or through remote login. The BAS also provides building schedules, alarms and trends. Job Details & Responsibilities Keep accurate maintenance logs and complete field service reports with accuracy. Provide exceptional, professional customer support to the EC&D customers. Install, maintain and repair heating ventilation and cooling units for commercial, municipal, education and healthcare customers. Travel to job sites in service area, and work with dispatch to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated to customer. Be available to work nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to service emergency needs of our customers. Maintain good working order of company vehicle as necessary, reporting any mechanical issues and filling out and submitting monthly vehicle inspection form. Vehicles should be washed on a regular basis. Maintain proper stock, parts, tools and safety equipment in the vehicle. Work well with others. Communicate clearly with customers to relay pertinent information for a good working relationship. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience: HVAC system installation and start-up experience. Commercial/Industrial HVAC Service Experience. Competencies: Thorough knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical control systems including programming experience for HVAC and BAS systems required. Ability to review, understand and analyze all types of mechanical drawings, engineered control drawings, specifications, wiring and sequences. The right candidate will have excellent technical skills and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. The person must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position requires mature judgement and initiative. Support the company’s mission and core values. Basic Requirements Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Pass initial employment criminal background checks. Pass initial employment as well as random selection drug testing. Moderate to exceptional computer skills. Ability to carry and climb ladders. Observe all company provided procedures and safety rules. Interested in this opportunity? You can submit your completed application one of two ways. Email it to: [email protected] Mail it to: Energy Control & Design, Inc. Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 12 Appleton WI 54911 Please include your resume, reference list, and any other documents relevant to your position.
See More Details >>Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. We're seeking a skilled and reliable Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Technician to ensure our state-of-the-art kitchens and onsite bakeries operate at peak performance. In this essential role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment for our 9 million square foot campus. Your expertise will help prevent equipment failures, minimize downtime, and support the seamless operation of our world-class culinary team. If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping essential systems running smoothly, we'd love to have you on our team. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial cooking equipment • Install, calibrate, and optimize kitchen ventilation and appliance systems • Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections • Ensure compliance with OSHA, refrigeration, gas, and electrical safety standards • Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to resolve technical issues Core Equipment You'll Work On • Refrigeration: Walk-in coolers/freezers, blast chillers, ice machines • Cooking Equipment: Commercial ovens, fryers, steam kettles, tilt skillets • Ventilation & HVAC: Exhaust hoods, rooftop HVAC units, make-up air systems • Dishwashing & Sanitation: High-capacity dishwashers, automated sanitation systems Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent. Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor). More than just important work. Our uniquely themed campus was designed to heighten your ability to get stuff done in your office, a conference room, or by the fireplace in a comfy chair. All meals are restaurant-quality but cost only a few dollars, and they’re prepared by a team comprised of kitchen talent from restaurants around the country. And, after five years here, you’ll earn a four-week sabbatical anywhere in the world. Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica. We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers. Healthcare is global, and building the best ideas from around the world into Epic software is a point of pride. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non-discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO. • CFC Universal Certification • EPA 608 certification • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship • Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area • COVID-19 vaccination • Availability to work second shift • Minimum 3 years of experience with: • Commercial kitchen equipment service and repair • Installation and service of cooler/freezer refrigeration systems • Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics • Gas-fired equipment and gas piping systems
See More Details >>Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The HVAC Mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled building maintenance tasks with heating/ventilation/air conditioning. Works efficiently to maintain ThedaCare facilities in a safe and pleasant condition. Completing Work Orders and Preventative maintenance on Air Handlers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, etc. Preference on being familiar with Building Automated Systems. Job Description: Key Accountabilities: 1. Provides a timely and effective response to unanticipated facility needs minimizing risks to patient and team members to maintain safety and avoid interruption of service. 2. Maintains compliance with safety procedures and city, county, state, and national ordinances and codes. 3. Inspects buildings, systems, components, and other structures to determine functional status of the equipment. 4. Detects malfunctions and the need for repairs by making notes and recommendations within a standardized maintenance program. 5. Serves as mentor/coach to other technicians within the department. 6. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the following based on qualifications and/or skills: HVAC equipment and systems including replacement of filters, belts, clean coils, and intake screens, cleaning and replacement of piping and tubing for ice machines and refrigerators, and cleaning and sanitizing of water and refrigeration equipment to ensure the facility meets all healthcare environment standards. 7. Orders parts and maintains required documents. 8. Performs other work as assigned. 9. Attends training sessions and seminars to achieve and/or maintain qualifications or certifications. Qualifications • High school diploma or GED • One year of technical/trade school training or one year of experience in maintenance or a related field Physical Demands: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Work Environment: • Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Frequent high noise level in work environment • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is “at-will”. I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As team member, I understand my duty to report any suspected violation of law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor or the Corporate Compliance Officer. ________________________________________________ ______________________ Team Member Signature Date Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00a - 3:30p. On-call rotation. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Scheduled FTE: 1Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,WisconsinOvertime Exempt: No
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