HVAC TECHNICIAN
US Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville AL 35805 US
HVAC BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines under general supervision and supporting the Rocket Center mission, vision, and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
Position Duties
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and cooling units.
Diagnose and repair these systems' electronic, mechanical, and electrical components.
Diagnose and repair boiler and kitchen appliances.
Diagnose and repair chillers, air compressors, pneumatics and gas appliances.
Assist other department staff with general repairs and maintenance.
Travel to job sites in service areas and work with dispatch to ensure the schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated to customers.
Be available to work nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to service the emergency needs of our customers.
Document all installed equipment upon arrival: make model, serial number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements, and pictures as required.
Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain replacement parts, calibrate the system according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and fully explain to the customer the problem and what needs to be corrected.
Participate in company-provided training opportunities on the latest industry technologies.
The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job. They shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements in the position. The employee is responsible for working safely and keeping their workplace safe.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Travel Required: None
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Education: Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
May be required to complete an apprenticeship and formal training in areas of specialty.
Required Experience
Experience: Requires 3 + years of experience in the field or a related area. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Computer Experience: Must possess knowledge of Windows-based operating systems, including some basic associated software applications (word processing and spreadsheets).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EPA Certification is required for job responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
This position has the following special requirements:
Walking and climbing (stairs) to access other departments and buildings and to travel.
Sitting for long periods.
Standing for long periods.
Carrying and lifting supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to waist height.
Bending, kneeling, and reaching to visit all Rocket Center areas and perform maintenance.
Sight, reading, wrist movement, and feeling to operate computer terminal, use tools, and perform maintenance.
Talking and Hearing to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and donors in person and over the telephone.
This position deals extensively with vendors on behalf of the Rocket Center.
This position deals with employees who interact with assigned areas of responsibility.
Eligibility Qualifications
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Factors
This position involves working in a climate-controlled office environment.
This position involves working out of doors, at heights, on roofs, and throughout the campus in all weather.
Expected Hours of Work
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On-call, on a rotating basis.
DISCLAIMERS
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines under general supervision and supporting the Rocket Center mission, vision, and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
Position Duties
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and cooling units.
Diagnose and repair these systems' electronic, mechanical, and electrical components.
Diagnose and repair boiler and kitchen appliances.
Diagnose and repair chillers, air compressors, pneumatics and gas appliances.
Assist other department staff with general repairs and maintenance.
Travel to job sites in service areas and work with dispatch to ensure the schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated to customers.
Be available to work nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to service the emergency needs of our customers.
Document all installed equipment upon arrival: make model, serial number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements, and pictures as required.
Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain replacement parts, calibrate the system according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and fully explain to the customer the problem and what needs to be corrected.
Participate in company-provided training opportunities on the latest industry technologies.
The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job. They shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements in the position. The employee is responsible for working safely and keeping their workplace safe.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Travel Required: None
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Education: Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
May be required to complete an apprenticeship and formal training in areas of specialty.
Required Experience
Experience: Requires 3 + years of experience in the field or a related area. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Computer Experience: Must possess knowledge of Windows-based operating systems, including some basic associated software applications (word processing and spreadsheets).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EPA Certification is required for job responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
This position has the following special requirements:
Walking and climbing (stairs) to access other departments and buildings and to travel.
Sitting for long periods.
Standing for long periods.
Carrying and lifting supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to waist height.
Bending, kneeling, and reaching to visit all Rocket Center areas and perform maintenance.
Sight, reading, wrist movement, and feeling to operate computer terminal, use tools, and perform maintenance.
Talking and Hearing to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and donors in person and over the telephone.
This position deals extensively with vendors on behalf of the Rocket Center.
This position deals with employees who interact with assigned areas of responsibility.
Eligibility Qualifications
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Factors
This position involves working in a climate-controlled office environment.
This position involves working out of doors, at heights, on roofs, and throughout the campus in all weather.
Expected Hours of Work
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On-call, on a rotating basis.
DISCLAIMERS
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)