HVAC Technician

Episcopal High School in Alexandria Virginia, is seeking a full-time HVAC technician to assist the HVAC Lead with troubleshooting, installing, repairing, servicing, and overhauling commercial and residential HVAC and associated equipment, performing journeyman level work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

- Assists the HVAC Lead with installing and repairing motors, motor controllers and associated electrical pilot control devices.

- Assists the HVAC Lead with installing sheet metal accessories and equipment, including air handlers, exhaust fans, fire dampers, louvers, etc.

- Assists in the maintenance and administration of water treatment as appropriate to HVAC systems.

- Assists the HVAC Lead with performing chemical tests to maintain chemical control.

- Must be available to work overtime as required, including weekends and possible after-hours shifts, to ensure operational needs are met.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment :

- Required to inspect crawl spaces, attics, laboratories, ventilation equipment, mechanical rooms, mechanical shafts, sub basements and confined, isolated areas, including manholes and steam tunnels.

- Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt.

- May be required to use personal vehicle for School purposes.

- Will work as a team member responsible for the overall operation, safety and events coordination for a boarding school, will need to help with school setups and snow removal.

Qualifications

- High School diploma or equivalent is required

- Must have a minimum of seven (7) years industry experience with a strong knowledge of electrical trade and the ability to read shop and field drawings

- Must have basic working knowledge of computers

- Must have basic knowledge of parts inventories and warehousing

- Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written

- Ability to lift 100+ pounds and position heavy equipment and materials

- Must possess a valid state drivers license

- Successful completion of a criminal records fingerprint background check