HVAC Maintenance Assistant

Wallingford, CT Full Time

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Director of Facility Operations and the HVAC Technician, will assist in maintaining and replacing all refrigeration, cooling and air conditioning systems, hearing systems and equipment of the facility required by an HVAC licensed tradesman. Performs other general maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the inspection, operation, and repairing of refrigeration, cooling, and air conditioning and heating systems and equipment to ensure all are functioning properly.
2. Assists in repairing and maintaining current equipment and systems as needed.
3. Assists in monitoring and inspecting work to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

• Coordinates with HVAC Techniciation preventive maintenance with emergency and repair work activities. Plan and prioritize assigned work to meet the needs of the department.
• Assists with inspections and the operation of refrigeration machinery, cooler, and freezer units.
• Assists with maintaining and repairing heating and cooling systems; tests efficiency of system and makes adjustments as needed to thermostatic controls and blowers.
• Maintains all required records and information pertinent to costing out work assignments.
• Performs general maintenance that does not require a specific specialized license.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance, safety.

10. Assists in the snow removal process.
11. Covers the on-call maintenance schedule.
12. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Attends meetings as required.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: High School/Specialized Vocational Training Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience working in maintenance field involving HVAC functions Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid CT driver's license

Day Shift / 40hrs/wk