HVAC Service Technician- Journeyman

<strong>McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.</strong>

Atlanta, GA

McKenney's Inc.

<h4><strong>BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD<br /></strong></h4> <p><strong><br /> Since 1948, our proven approach has ensured high-quality solutions at every stage of a building. But we know that providing the highest level of services takes the right people and a healthy environment. With this in mind, our focus is to improve the lives of our customers, employees and communities around us through all aspects of what we do.<br /> <br /> Self-performance of all trades, in-house shops and over seven decades of experience have made us the top choice in mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services that meet your unique needs.</strong></p> https://www.mckenneys.com/

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Full Time

Overview: HVAC Service Technicians (journeyman) will be required to perform skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment systems. Under the direction of the service manager a technician will install, diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain and service a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
Responsibilities: &middot; Install, diagnose, inspect, repair, maintain, and service a wide variety of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and systems.<br /><br />&middot; Repair and maintain hot water systems, wall heaters, ventilation units and air conditioning units.<br /><br />&middot; Replace fans, belts, motors, gaskets, filters, and compressors.<br /><br />&middot; Adjust and install switches, gauges, thermostats, valves, tubing, transformers, pressure regulators, controllers, and other parts.<br /><br />&middot; Descale tubing, cut and thread pipe, make pipe and electrical connections.<br /><br />&middot; Add refrigerants and oil; test for defective parts; make electrical repairs related to air conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment.<br /><br />&middot; Determine requirements for parts, materials, supplies, tools and equipment; establish cost of repairs and equipment replacement; check and test new equipment.<br /><br />&middot; Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning.<br /><br />&middot; Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in a safe and orderly condition.<br /><br />&middot; Perform related duties that are assigned.
Requirements: &middot; HVAC Apprenticeship School or Technical School training with combination of 7 years of Service Technician experience.<br /><br />&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability during the term of employment.<br /><br />&middot; Universal EPA Certification<br /><br />PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<br /><br />&middot; Standard practices and theory of the HVAC trade<br /><br />&middot; Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC systems.<br /><br />&middot; Applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations of state and local authorities pertaining to HVAC<br /><br />&middot; Air compressors and pneumatic controls.<br /><br />&middot; Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to HVAC trade.<br /><br />&middot; Soldering techniques<br /><br />&middot; Health and Safety regulations<br /><br />&middot; Basic record-keeping techniques<br /><br />&middot; Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies<br /><br />KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS<br /><br />&middot; Calibrate systems<br /><br />&middot; Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.<br /><br />&middot; Diagnose defects and install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units.<br /><br />&middot; Interpret and work from plans, diagrams, blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, and specifications<br /><br />&middot; Follow oral/written instructions and directions<br /><br />&middot; Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.<br /><br />&middot; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.<br /><br />&middot; Work cooperatively with others.<br /><br />&middot; Work independently with little direction<br /><br />&middot; Meet schedules and time lines<br /><br />&middot; Maintain routine records<br /><br />WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT<br /><br />&middot; Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.<br /><br />&middot; Work environment involves some exposure to construction, mechanical and electrical-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.<br /><br />&middot; Moderate physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds and extensive standing and walking.<br /><br />&middot; Work requires local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations.<br /><br />&middot; Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and to negotiate work areas under construction.<br /><br />Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.<br /> <br />McKenney&rsquo;s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney&rsquo;s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.