Maintenance Technician

NATURE AND SCOPE OF FUNCTIONS

Responsible employee should be capable of installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing certain equipment and facilities, including air conditioning systems and units, water-cooling systems, and refrigerators within company’s facilities, including those that operate all day long. Provide preventative maintenance plan and manage systems electrical and mechanical repairs as is needed. Repairs and minor modifications to the Air handling units and fixed fans. Reports to the head of Maintenance and carries out any additional assigned duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all the duties of an HVAC Mechanic.
• Performs repairs for the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in the company’s’ facilities.
• Communicate with internal customers to resolve any HVAC maintenance issues.
• Makes periodic rounds to all area to support equipment and maintains operating log of conditions observed.
• Responsible for maintaining records of work done, time records and P/M records through the CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system).
• Update the work order log book and inform the Maintenance  control desk on the status of work done.
• Reads blue prints, works from manufacturer’s operating manuals or applies knowledge of equipment to devise appropriate repairs.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. 
• Knowledgeable in methods to do advance troubleshooting of refrigerant system, control system and skilled in reclaiming refrigerant, insuring proper regulatory paperwork on same.
• Knowledgeable in sheet metal, AC duct fabrication and assembly.  
• Working Knowledge of various Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Coordinates with service representative and others as necessary to accomplish installations or repairs.
• Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings.
• May instruct personnel in proper use and operation of heating/ air-conditioning equipment, etc. 
• May participate in energy use studies, comparison, etc. as requested by the Chief engineer.
• Use the Lock-out / Tag-out system before performing any maintenance work. 
• Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and making temperature changes.
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment when required.
• When required perform basic repairs and troubleshooting like plumbing, electrical components, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and bulbs, and other guest room items. 
• Plans, recommends, and carries out an approved program on scheduled maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance for all HVAC units and refrigerators.
• Recharges a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration systems by selecting the appropriate refrigerant
• Maintain maintenance inventory and request parts and supplies as needed. 
• Responsible for implementation of energy conservation techniques on HVAC systems.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers.
• Communicate each day's activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved company’s communication programs and standards. 
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested. 

            QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a refrigeration technician.
• Must have at least a Level 3 Diploma or above in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
• HVAC certification.
• Have electrical maintenance experience.
• HEART/NTA or other Professional Certification
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and compliance schematics.
• Have mechanic experience working on large vehicles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience with maintenance of cold rooms, a/c units and walk in freezers.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy equipment.
• Must have own tools.