HVAC Technician | Full Time | Rhode Island Convention Center

• Diagnose and repair problems within the following HVAC/R equipment systems: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and associated equipment such as VRF systems, multi-zone units, electrical controls, pneumatic controls, steam coils, chilled water systems, self-contained heating and cooling units, exhaust systems, pumps, air compressors, ductwork, cooling towers and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Regularly monitor and adjust building automation controls to achieve optimum comfort and energy savings.
• Schedule and monitor building automation to include HVAC and lighting systems. Adhere to all related OSHA practices. Examples include, lock-out/tag-out, MSDS, confined entry, bloodborne pathogens, etc
• Understand how to reset different pieces of equipment. This includes, chillers, VFDs, air handlers, boilers
• Demonstrate knowledge of checking cooling tower hot decks and removing dirt and debris
• Be able to clean strainers on different type of equipment. Examples, condenser, hot and chill water systems
• Operates and monitors equipment, which admits steam into each building from central distribution point, pressure reducing stations
• Inspects, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment as directed. Completes tests for chemical control of boiler water, cooling water, and condensate.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces general and laboratory exhaust fan systems Repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
• Able to read fire sprinklers gauges for normal vs. tripped in alarm risers Demonstrate resetting and silencing the fire panels while on duty
• Know how to repair air compressors related to the dry/wet sprinklers systems. This includes bleed valves, air solenoids
• Understand the function of VFD and how to control the hertz in terms of speeding and slowing down pumps
• Troubleshot and perform routine maintenance on heat exchangers
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment actuators and other automatic control valves
• Know and understand low water and high-water cut-off safeties for boilers
• Demonstrate the ability to operate deaerator systems for steam applications
• Demonstrate understanding of 3-way valves, bi-pass valves, isolation valves
• Demonstrate the ability to blow down boilers and cooling towers each day
• Demonstrate the capability to setup chain fall systems to change strainers for chillers and condenser water pumps
• Show proficiency in reading of electrical diagrams and low-voltage control schematics
• Able to use an eletrcial meter to diagnose actuators, VFD’s, motors, etc
• Be able to operate confidently aerial platforms and forklifts. This includes hanging diapers or tracing the different type of pipes throughout the facility
• Some brazing/soldering experience for preferred applications Knowledge of DDC and building automation systems
• Know and understand equipment controllers such as jaces, and related and how to troubleshoot
• Be able to replace different types of pipes. Example, copper, cast iron, stainless steel
• Clean-up and organize mechanical rooms, mezzanine, physical plants, and work shops
• Provide access for contractors from time to time
• Address roof leaks, sprinkler, water leaks
• Makes regular patrols through mechanical rooms to record condition and operation of equipment to ensure its being scheduled into preventative program before failure
• Participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of facility equipment, minor electrical, lighting, commercial kitchen and plumbing repairs to expedite the return of equipment or auxiliary systems to operational status
• Complete minor plumbing task for event related activity.
• Track daily productivity via timesheets, daily logs and CMMS.
• Communicate arrival, location and departure with HVAC/Plumbing Manager.
• Perform event related duties, set-ups and coverage as assigned
• Clearly, effectively, and timely communicate work issues with staff
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• Minimum of 3-4 years of direct experience in HVAC/R and control programs.
• Possession of a CT D-2 license or substitution of technical trade school and experience. OSHA 10 certification
• Experience with computerized building automation systems.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computers and understanding of basic IT function.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have availability to work day, nights, weekends and holidays as needed for events. Must be flexibility to adjust from time to time depending on emergencies and building needs.
• Solid problem solving skills

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