Polk Mechanical is looking for the best and brightest in the market to join our high performing team. As a result of our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings our business is experiencing impressive growth and with growth comes great opportunity for those with the ambition to accomplish great things. A career at Polk is not just a job but an opportunity to join a family of people who care about each other and care about their customers. It’s no wonder our business and our team are growing.
At Polk Mechanical HVAC Chiller Technician provides HVAC services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading HVAC systems and equipment; assisting other skilled trades; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at the job site
Job Description
- To succeed in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The perfect candidate will have an excellent work ethic and an exceptionally positive attitude, will be punctual, respectful, and can work within a self-directed team environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Troubleshoot technical problems ensuring all failed components are identified
- Have working knowledge of air- and water-cooled HVAC equipment
- Perform service on VFD’s and various types of starters
- Be able to troubleshoot hydronic systems, including system pumps and water balance issues
- Able to troubleshoot cooling towers and evaporative condensers
- Have general working knowledge of York, Trane, and Carrier microprocessors
- Willing to assist dispatch with all service calls when customer demand is high
- Professionally communicate with customers and company office personnel
- Ensure all paperwork is complete and turned in daily
- Work independently by setting and meeting goals
- Accept and perform given tasks with ownership and a sense of urgency
- Willing and able to travel to customer locations in the greater area
- Abide by safety rules and regulations, including courteous and defensive driving
- Maintain a flexible work schedule
Requirements
- MINIMUM 8+ YEARS EXPERIENCE providing professional services in the HVAC industry on water-cooled and air-cooled chillers.
- Refrigerant system skills including refrigerant piping installation, evacuation, and charging of all refrigerant type systems.
- Experience in starting and commissioning HVAC equipment such as chillers, pumps, and AHU’s.
- Familiarity with instruments and the ability to acquire information such as static pressure, voltage, amperage, GPM, etc.
- Strong mechanical skills, such as the ability to use micrometers, measure tight tolerances, able to remove bearings, hubs, and couplings.
- Universal License (EPA) is necessary for handling and installing refrigerant
- Knowledge and skills are necessary to perform routine maintenance such as refrigerant filters, oil samples, tube brushing, rebuilding contractors, changing motors, repairing compressors, etc.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, and ability to use a laptop in the field to interface with microprocessors on large equipment.
- Understanding of electrical systems including wiring, control panels, and end devices.
- Clean driving record
- Valid driver’s license
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong initiative
Benefits
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
- Technician tool account
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
