Becoming an HVAC technician in Rome, GA, 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 for HVAC technicians nationwide, with the average annual salary for HVAC technicians in the United States standing at approximately $57,300, with hourly wages typically ranging from $20 to $30. In Rome, GA, apprentices earn an average of $900 per week, with an annual overtime average of $20,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Overview: Join the best in the industry at Nextech and embark on a rewarding career journey! For over 30 years, we've built our success on a foundation of Quality, Value, and Integrity, fostering enduring partnerships with thousands of satisfied customers. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Nextech sets itself apart from other companies by being America’s largest HVAC/R service provider. As we continue to grow, we're committed to offering an exceptional work experience for our employees with numerous opportunities for development and advancement. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team. Nextech boasts outstanding review ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor, making it the premier destination for HVAC professionals. Elevate your career by joining Nextech today! Role: Our HVAC/R Technicians continue to drive our profession, image, and reputation. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of value-added customer service. Our HVAC/R Technicians are committed to performing service repairs, equipment maintenance, and replacements for our customers as needed, 24/7. Hardworking and integrity driven, our technicians make quality repairs in a timely manner, maintain their equipment to the highest standards, and build trusting relationships with our clients. Company Benefits: • * Company Vehicle – Hit the road with confidence, with a company-provided vehicle. • Dispatched from Home Daily – Start and end your day from the comfort of home. • Paid Port-to-Port – Get paid for your travel time, ensuring every moment counts. • Tool Allowance – Keep your toolkit sharp and ready with our support. • Paid Training & Ongoing Development – Invest in your career with fully paid initial and continuous training. • Top-Tier Health Insurance – Choose from excellent options, including a FREE employee-only plan. • Dental & Vision Coverage – Prioritize your overall health with added benefits. • Supplemental Insurance Options – Access Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Supplemental Life coverage. • FREE Life Insurance – Coverage equal to your annualized pay at no cost to you. • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your future with a 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions. • Generous Time Off – Recharge with 7 paid holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO) Min Compensation: USD $25.00/Hr. Max Compensation: USD $35.00/Hr. Responsibilities: • Provide the highest level of technical ability, quality, value, and integrity to our customers • Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration units for commercial customers. • Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems • Travel to job sites in service area and work with dispatcher 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, equipment, and electronics • Maintain stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle • Document details of services and parts provided to customers electronically through iPad applications • Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer’s recommendations, and be able to explain need for and value of recommended solutions • Participate in company-provided training opportunities • Identify and report potential opportunities for additional business (new unit/ system, PM contracts, and additional services) Education and Experience: • High school diploma, GED or suitable equivalent • 2+ years of recent HVAC/R Technician field experience • Must live within 30 miles of location of position listed • Valid driver's license • EPA Certificate • Proficient in reading schematics and work plans • Knowledge with advance principles of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills • Basic computer skills for iPad and cell phone communication and documentation • Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays - if needed Physical Requirements: • Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and/or talking • Able to alternate between standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching • Able to operate an iPad, cell phone, computer and/or other office/work-related machinery • Able to stand for extended periods • Able to travel as needed on daily basis • Able to lift up to 100 lbs. • Regularly requires climbing • Occasionally able to work in office environment, as needed
See More Details >>Overview Serves as the technical lead for performing advanced preventative maintenance, installations, and repairs across various building, utility/support and Life Safety systems. Acts as a subject matter expert, mentoring and assisting other Trade Specialists on complex issues. Coordinates and facilitates the work of others but is not a supervisor. Performs preventive maintenance and technical repairs on complex facility systems. Diagnoses and implements complex repairs for multiple Utility System, Infrastructure and Life Safety Systems. Installs/replace and maintains building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and controls systems. Operates, monitors and maintains advanced utility equipment (generators, plant chillers, steam boilers, fire protection systems, etc.) and provides oversight of building automation systems to maintain and improve system efficiencies. Maintains vacuum, compressed air, and medical gas systems Reads and updates blueprints, Life Safety drawings and manuals for accurate task completion. Interfaces with vendors, contractors and construction vendors to ensure safe utility interfacing and tie-in. Responsible for coordinating, scheduling and ensuring required testing, calibrations and maintenance records are provided and maintained. Education Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of technical training. Certification / License Valid Driver’s License. Industry recognized Trades Certification/License requiring Continuing Education Units or periodic renewal to maintain. Experience: 5 or more Years of Experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations. Ability to work with minimal oversight with advanced technical skills in facility maintenance. Clear written and verbal communication skills required. Advanced computer skills/competency required in using and operating systems such as Microsoft Office Platform, Building Automation Systems, Pneumatic Tube Systems. Clear understanding of applicable compliance codes and guidelines. Clear understanding of multiple trades and systems and how they interconnect and support the location. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Works required shifts and participates in on-call duty to provide 24/7 coverage. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance. Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force. Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions. Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Preferred Job Requirements 10+ Years of Experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations :Associate’s degree. Military equivalent is accepted
See More Details >>Job Summary General facility maintenance and repair duties as directed. Pneumatic and direct digital control experience. Knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration including ice machines. Experienced in troubleshooting and repair of HVAC equipment. Ability to cut and thread pipe to meet base fabrication needs. Maintain and install filter systems. Some knowledge of medical gas systems. Install and maintain circulating pumps. Knowledge of high-pressure steam boilers and delivery systems. Estimate and requisition materials needed for projects. Working knowledge of OSHA, State, DOH and Hospital Safety Standards. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot Electrical controls. Additional electrical experience is helpful. Experienced in all forms of soldering. Ability to understand and complete preventative maintenance programs. Be able to perform heavy lifting and climbing. Ability to perform snow removal duties including shoveling salting and working knowledge of snow plow operations. Strong self-motivation is expected. Core Job Responsibilities 55% Work order response: but not limited to area temperature problems throughout the Facility. Replacing/repairing pump and circulators. Repairing and charging refrigerant systems. Adding or moving equipment for construction projects. 25% Preventive maintenance duties: Typical but not limited to filter changes, coil cleaning, and belt changes. Ice machine cleaning and service. 10% Compliance with regulatory responsibilities: Ensure appropriate function is maintained to comply with various regulatory agencies. Refrigerant reclaiming, and Fire barrier repair. 10% Quality Improvement: to look for ways to improve the patient/visitor experience. Update heating and cooling systems. Modifying or move HVAC components or sensors for improve comfort. Education/Experience Requirements Required: High School or equivalent, 5 years of HVAC Experience Preferred: Associates or higher degree 3-5 years of Healthcare Facilities or Trade Experience Licensure/Certification Requirements Required: Universal Refrigerant Reclaiming license Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 89077 Department ENGINEERING Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule UFCSM Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2006 - UFCW Pay Range $21 - $27 Hourly GP01
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