Highly skilled HVAC/R Technician with 7-10 years of hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC/R systems. This role involves ensuring efficient operation of HVAC/R equipment and performing preventive maintenance. The technician will also supervise two assistants and report directly to the HVAC Systems Engineer. Key Responsibilities: • Install, inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC systems, including residential and commercial air conditioning units, furnaces, ventilation systems, boilers, chillers, and air handling units (AHUs), as well as refrigeration systems like walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and reach-in coolers. • Inspect mechanical components like motors, compressors, dampers, and belts to ensure smooth operation and performance. • Identify and resolve electrical problems, such as faulty control boards, contactors, thermostats, relays, transformers, sensors, and capacitors, to maintain proper system function. • Check refrigerant levels, inspect filter driers for blockages and ensure proper function of metering devices, to maintain optimal system charge and efficient operation using gauges and interpreting pressure-temperature (PT) charts. • Conduct brazing when replacing components such as compressors, metering devices, filter driers, condenser units, or evaporator coils, ensuring proper sealing and optimal system performance. • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals for system diagnostics and repairs. • Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning coils, verifying refrigerant levels, and conducting system performance tests to proactively identify and resolve system inefficiencies. • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, tools, and service vans to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. • Maintain records of all repairs and maintenance tasks using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). • Ensure compliance with company safety standards and government regulations. • Safely add, remove, and recover refrigerants in compliance with EPA regulations. • Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians when needed. Requirements: • 7-10 years of experience in HVAC/R, with strong expertise in refrigerants and refrigeration systems. • Experience with Residential units, Roof top units, Air Handling Units, Walk-in Coolers and Freezers, Ice Machines, boilers, and chillers. • Proficiency in brazing and refrigerant management. • HVAC certification or equivalent technical education. • EPA 608 Universal certification for handling refrigerants. • Experience with HVAC controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is a plus. • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor assistant technicians. • Flexible schedule, including on-call availability for emergency repairs outside of regular hours, with occasional weekend work to meet operational demands
See More Details >>Company Description We are looking for a Full Time experienced Apartment Maintenance Technician with HVAC experience to join our team at Wheeling Station & Oglebay Village Apartments located in Wheeling, WV. Maintenance Technician Apply maintenance skills and customer service skills to the overall maintenance of the property to ensure that all physical aspects of the property meet all applicable laws as well as the company's established standards. Troubleshoot and repair all aspects of the property and its units; plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, carpentry, appliances, painting, drywall, and groundskeeping. Work may be performed independently or as part of the maintenance team. This position operates within and contributes to an environment with Fair Housing laws and Equal Employment Opportunity. Responsibilities: Troubleshoot work orders daily for residents prioritizing the service requests and ensuring they are completed in a timely fashion. Prepare vacant units for new residents ensuring that the unit meets the company standards/checklist. Maintain the exterior grounds of the property and conduct seasonal duties such as snow removal or lawn maintenance. Conduct walk-throughs of the entire property to ensure everything is in working order; if not, take the appropriate steps for correction. Prepare for inspections. Be available for quick response per company policy when on-call. Attend staff meetings as required or requested. Other responsibilities as assigned by Manager or Property Supervisor. Working Conditions Work is typically performed at the property with moderate noise level; however, noise level will vary at times depending on assignment. Walking, standing, sitting, crouching, crawling and climbing are necessary throughout the day. May be exposed to various weather conditions when working on the exterior of the property. It may be necessary to lift weights up to 50 pounds. Qualifications Education: High School/GED Work Experience: 2+ years of prior maintenance experience preferred Licenses/Certifications: HVAC certification experience is preferred but not required, and a valid driver's license with insurance is required. Job Type: Full-time General Maintenance Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 Based on Experience Maintenance with HVAC Experience/Certification Pay: $21.00 to $24.00 Based on Experience Must complete background screening Colonial American Development Corporation and affiliated entities provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Background screening is conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is accepted. A criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment.
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 looking for a dependable technician to keep our kitchens and bakeries running smoothly. You'll service and maintain refrigeration, cooking, and HVAC equipment across our 9-million-square-foot campus to ensure everything runs safely, efficiently, and without interruption. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose, repair, and maintain refrigeration, HVAC, and commercial cooking equipment • Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections • Install and calibrate ventilation and appliance systems • Ensure compliance with refrigeration, gas, electrical, and OSHA safety standards • Work across a variety of equipment including walk-in freezers, chillers, ovens, fryers, exhaust hoods, HVAC units, and dishwashers 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. • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship • Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area • COVID-19 vaccination
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Wheeling, WV, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about 3-4 years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 694 HVAC technicians in Wheeling, WV, with wages averaging around $609.67 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring HVAC technicians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $68,000 annually for experienced professionals.
