Airport Services - HVAC-R Facility Technician

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh companyOshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTekÔ, Jetway, and more.HVAC-R Technicians are responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems. Their duties include repairing, maintaining, and installing HVAC-R equipment and systems, inspecting equipment maintenance risks, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, adjusting and cleaning systems, and carrying out warranty services. They maintain accurate maintenance records, assist with customer inquiries, give technical directions, provide mentorship to junior technicians, and ensure work complies with service, appliance, and safety standards.HVAC-R TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIESPerform preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and installation of refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation and plumbing applications.Install, maintain, and repair package units, split systems, boilers, and other mechanical equipment.Maintain all ventilation systems including preventative maintenance tasks and rebuilding of equipment when needed.Perform repairs and installation on HVAC/R equipment and commercial kitchen equipment for residential and commercial customers.Demonstrate strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, walk in refrigeration/freezer units and some experience on centrifugal and rotary screw compressor chillers.Validate laboratory air flows to meet OSHA safety requirements.Conduct a wide range of repairs in accordance with OSHA regulations.Plumb and connect all necessary PVC piping to drain condensation from the evaporative coil.Work on motor controls, pneumatic controls, chillers, high pressure steam, pumps, valves, piping, etc.Service residential and commercial plumbing equipment.Perform minor electrical and plumbing repairs.Replace and repair malfunctioned/defective HVAC equipment, troubleshoot electrical components and wiring.Perform installation and routine preventative maintenance and service on all residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.Install hot water heaters, sump pumps, water softeners, and humidifiers.Operate tools, including hoists, saws, and drills.Adjust burners and blowers and check for leaks.Calibrate and change out transducers on equipment.Install furnaces and air-conditioning units; provide routine maintenance; repair household appliances.Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of residential force air furnaces and air conditioning equipment.Develop PM team for handling ongoing system integrity and safety in a collaborative environment.HVAC Qualifications:High School diploma, GED, or equivalent requiredHVAC Universal Certification requiredValid Driver’s License requiredMinimum 3 years' of HVAC maintenance and repair experience required, commercial or industrial experience preferredAbility to understand blueprints and electrical schematics.Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.Basic computer skillsAbility to work at heights and in confined spacesWillingness to work in various weather conditionsAbility to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.Ability to work Day or Night Shift including weekends and holidays.HVAC PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of HVAC Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand/eye coordination is required.HVAC WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircraft and around heavy equipment.

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