Working in accordance with established policies, procedures, and/or instructions from the Director, Maintenance, the HVAC Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all residential and commercial HVAC Systems/ Refrigeration Systems. The goal is to contribute to the construction and maintenance of beautiful, strong, and long-lasting living and working areas at Friendship Village.

On-call schedule for weekends!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes HVAC installation, repair and preventative maintenance requests and all other duties as assigned by the Director, Maintenance.
• Utilizing the WORX System accomplish all work in order of priority set by the Plant Director and document completion of work orders, parts used and other related information as required.
• Other duties include but are not limited to the repair and replacement of exhaust fans, ice makers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Servicing of equipment will be completed in a professional manner using HVAC tools /equipment commonly used for service, repair, or preventative maintenance work and according to local, state and national codes.
• Responsible for the assurance of resident comfort by providing reasonable uninterrupted heating or air-conditioning service. Residents will not be without air conditioning or heating for more than 24 hours unless circumstances are such that work cannot be performed.
• Must know where personal protective equipment is located and use it when needed as required.
• Must use and operate all tools, vehicles, equipment, and property in a safe manner and maintain items in proper working condition. Notify Director, Maintenance of repairs/replacement needs.
• Must know responsibilities during fire alarms, fires, tornadoes, bomb threats and other emergencies as outlined in the Friendship Village Disaster Plan.
• Expected to work cooperatively with staff from all departments. This includes meeting needs of Friendship Village residents to maintain a clean, safe and secure home environment.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by Supervisor.
• Performs work in a professional manner, including high quality work practices, safety, neatness, thoroughness, follow up and clean up.

* Other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* High School diploma or equivalent required.

* Trade School background required or two years of HVAC experience.

* Must possess Environmental Protection Agency Universal Proper Refrigerant Practices License.

* Must possess the ability to read, write, perform arithmetic and communicate effectively. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

* Two years HVAC experience preferred. Must have knowledge of residential air-conditioning condensing units and electrical baseboard heat. Must be capable of diagnosing HVAC circuits and be able to braze and solder copper tubing.

* Must possess a good understanding of electricity.

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