Job title: HVAC Mechanic

Department / Division: Ada Facilities Maintenance

Pay Range: $27.19 - $39.53 per hour (pay rate dependent on classification)

Location: Ada, MI

What do we need:

We are looking for an HVAC/R Mechanic to be a member of our Facilities Maintenance Department and will report to the Facilities Maintenance Group Leader. The HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and refrigeration related equipment including but not limited to; air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, motors, valves, heat exchangers, controls, compressors, kitchen equipment, steam process and equipment, air compressors and monitor water treatment chemicals. They will perform extensive preventive maintenance on all HVAC related equipment. In addition, they will observe HVAC and related operations for efficient operations.

What’s special about this team:

Our Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the facilities equipment at our West Michigan locations for our valued customers. The Maintenance team is comprised of highly qualified Skilled Trades employees, and the equipment they maintain is involved with a wide range of facilities equipment and operations.

What’s special about this role:

The HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and refrigeration related equipment including but not limited to; air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, motors, valves, heat exchangers, controls, compressors, kitchen equipment, steam process and equipment, air compressors and monitor water treatment chemicals. They will perform extensive preventive maintenance on all HVAC related equipment. In addition, they will observe HVAC and related operations for efficient operations.

Required qualifications:

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to . . .

• Inspect equipment for proper operation, worn and loose parts, replace filters, lubricate, clean equipment, and make proper adjustments when needed.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge, system logs, and appropriate test equipment to anticipate, identify, and isolate unusual system failures.
• Respond with urgency, notify impacted customers, safely and efficiently diagnose failure using appropriate tools, software, and technical experience.
• Repair or replace damaged parts, test system, put unit back in service, and again notify customers of the status. When parts need to be ordered, carefully identify them, and notify maintenance management of the status.
• Knowledgeable in building automation and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Create work order requests when repairs or adjustments are needed to keep records of equipment history and cost.
• Provide ideas to improve efficiencies (system operation, Honeywell usage, other) to management in writing. Keep up to date and pilot latest trends and technologies to help reduce cost and improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized mechanical rooms.
• Complete appropriate paperwork in a proper manner for purchasing, stocking, and/or use of all materials, parts, and components. In addition, they will ensure work orders contain appropriate and accurate information before completing work orders.
• Participate in planned coverage for HVAC related emergency call-in service.

The accomplished individual will possess . . .

• A working knowledge of steam and compressed air systems.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and openness to move around the plants and work effectively under pressure.

An outstanding professional will have the following credentials . . .

• Associates Degree or Technical School training, with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program building automation system software.
• Training and experience in water treatment systems for open and closed loop systems.
• HVAC certificate, Boiler License and Refrigerant reclaiming certificate.
• The ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and related documents.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, system air balancing, pneumatic and electrical controls.

This position will require employees to be available Monday through Saturday with the department determining which days will comprise the 40-hour work week based upon production and scheduling demands.

This position may be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.