The HVAC Service Technician employee is responsible for a variety of maintenance tasks: Servicing and maintaining HVAC units, performing make-readies, plumbing, pool maintenance, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance, expediting service requests and all associated maintenance tasks required to ensure the health, safety and comfort for residents. The HVAC Service Technician is responsible for creating and maintaining excellent public relations for the corporation and for the community. Responsibilities: • Expediting make-ready maintenance: Check appliance operations. Change light bulbs. Repair minor electrical problems. Change a/c filters. Change locks. Repair window locks. Make minor plumbing repairs. Perform other maintenance tasks as required by the condition of the unit. Carpet repair. • Plumbing: Repair dripping faucets. Clean stopped sinks, tubs, toilets, sewer lines. Maintain a/c, boilers, heating units. • Pool Maintenance: Backwash filters. Vacuum pool. Skim pool. Maintain required chemical levels. • Carpentry: Repair Balconies, Doors, frames, flooring. Repair fences. Repair dumpster bins, public service bins. Repair tile. Replace broken glass. • Painting: Replace damaged drywall, tape and mud. Texture walls, ceilings, and paint. • Grounds maintenance: Collect litter from grounds on an ongoing basis. Assist groundskeeper as required. Clear snow and ice from all public thoroughfares. • Expedite service requests: Maintain excellent public relations for the corporation and for the complex. • Associated tasks: Repair appliances. Re-key locks. Light electrical repairs. Maintain supplies inventory. Replace burned out lights in all public areas. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used: Power saws, hand saws, power drills, hand drills, drywall taking, knives, paint rollers, pads and brushes, key-making machine, voltage meter, hammer, and wrenches. Requirements: • This position requires some "on call" responsibilities as reasonably necessary to lease and deal with maintenance emergencies. • Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents. • Must possess cell phone • General education: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. • Specialized Education/Training/Experience, Preferred: Prefer minimum two years’ experience in general apartment maintenance. Certification in one or more maintenance specialties: plumbing, refrigeration, etc. Preferred one or more maintenance specialty certifications. • Need HVAC and pool maintenance certifications. • Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations. • Participate in training in order to comply with new or existing laws. • Be able to work evenings and weekends. • Must be able to work efficiently and effectively as a member of a professional maintenance team. • Must be able to work efficiently and effectively on an independent basis. • Must possess excellent human relation skills: tenant interaction is required. • Mechanical aptitude and interest are specifically required. • Must be willing and able to learn new maintenance technologies. • Present self in a neat, clean and professional manner at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community. • Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the Employee Handbook. Physical Demands and Work Environment: This job context is a multifamily housing complex, indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather. This is a physically demanding job. The general maintenance employee must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time, climb stairs, climb ladders, shovel snow and ice, move appliances and work with a variety of equipment.
See More Details >>Job Summary Performsjourneyman level work in the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul,service, and repair of University distributed plant heating, ventilation, airconditioning, refrigeration equipment. Responsible for performing preventivemaintenance tasks of HVAC systems. This position is considered essentialpersonnel and could require emergency duty during hurricanes or other emergencysituations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Completes maintenance work orders as requested by all University personnel and students. • Collaborates with HVAC Technicians or HVAC I-level employees and contractors to calibrate and repair pneumatic and DDC controls. Regulates gauges and controls to proper settings for desired temperatures and humidity. • Repair residential and some commercial HVAC equipment, including replacing thermostats, pneumatic/DDC controls, key components, compressors, and motors. Adds or replaces refrigerant and air compressors. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance, such as changing oil filters, inspecting condensers, washing coils, greasing pump and motor bearings, and repairing pumps. • Maintains and repairs air handling equipment, including replacing belts, bearings, and filters. Washes cooling and heating coils and inspects dampers and motors. • Troubleshoot issues with chillers, including changing settings on chiller panels, checking alarms, and reporting issues with VFDs and boilers. Reads alarm codes on chillers, boilers, VFDs, and booster pumps and makes repairs within skill level. Makes basic changes to chiller panels. • Serves as a member of the Physical Plant Essential Personnel team, directing staff during pre-emergency preparations and post-emergency recovery efforts. This position requires participation in call-out responsibilities, may require night shift coverage and weekend work, and performs additional duties as assigned.
See More Details >>HVAC/R Technician - Hattiesburg, MS Tech24 and Tech24’s subsidiaries are a full-service commercial kitchen equipment repair company. We provide complete foodservice equipment maintenance and repair services for restaurants, QSRs, convenience stores, retailers, coffee shops, and concessions operations, specializing in commercial cooking, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment. We are a nationwide company, headquartered in Greenville, SC with local branches located coast to coast. The Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration Technician is responsible for operating a company vehicle to and from customer sites to troubleshoot, maintain and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment. To be a successful Commercial HVAC/R Technician, you should be able to work independently, possess strong technical and troubleshooting skills and be an expert in customer service. Responsibilities: • Troubleshoots and repairs commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment • Inspects the commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment and their related components to ensure safe operation. • Communicates with customer and branch staff regarding status of repairs to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated with customers. • Completes service tickets according to procedures. • Tracks truck stock to ensure needed parts are stocked on vehicle. • Sustains service vehicle, tools, and uniforms to Tech24 standards. • Sets a positive example for less experienced and/or new technicians by being a Company advocate. • Follows all company policies and procedures, particularly regarding safety. Qualifications: • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record • 3-5 years of related experience. • Superb customer service skills • Dependable and able to work independently • Standard computer skills • Own industry’s standard hand tools • Ability to climb ladders, work from heights, and crawl in tight quarters • Ability to travel extensively within the region • Ability to work some nights, weekend, and holidays for on-call rotation with your department (frequency varies with department size) • Mechanically inclined with a hunger to learn new techniques and approaches • Previous experience as a commercial HVAC and Refrigeration technician required • Universal EPA certification is highly preferred. • Must be comfortable working at heights and in tight spaces, able to go up and down a ladder or carrying heavy equipment (75lbs), and working in the heat. Benefits Include: • On demand training and full trouble shooting support. • Company sponsored and manufacturer’s training • Company uniforms, phone, vehicle, and gas card • Medical, vision, and dental insurance and short-term disability plans • Company paid long term disability and life insurance • Paid time off and paid holidays • 401(k) retirement savings plan with Company match and immediate vesting Tech24 is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. For more information about Tech24 and our career opportunities visit https://www.mytech24.com/careers/
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Hattiesburg, MS, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, demanding extensive training under certified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 508 HVAC technicians in Hattiesburg, with average weekly wages in the area ranging from $142.6 to $393.8. This trade offers a promising career path with strong earning potential, often exceeding $57,300 annually for experienced professionals. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild can help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a stable and rewarding career in the growing HVAC industry.
