HVAC Maintenance Technician
Cushman & Wakefield
- Bridgeport, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs daily and periodic tasks in assigned areas as directed.
- Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition and notifies the Facility Management if repair or replacement is necessary.
- Work safely at all times and promptly informs management about unsafe conditions existing in the work area.
- Wears PPE appropriate for the task being performed.
- Meets all the client and Cushman & Wakefield quality expectations in assigned tasks.
- Assists in orientation and training for new employees as directed.
- Adheres to proper security procedures.
- Notifies management about problems or opportunities that affect service to the client.
- Performs a variety of labor duties as required.
- Perform inspections on boilers, heat pumps, chillers, and other equipment to ensure safe operations.
- Conduct building tours, maintain equipment loss, and report deficiencies for corrective action.
- Respond to all HVAC trouble calls and troubleshoot the systems to meet the operational and comfort needs of the building(s) occupants, where applicable.
- Be proficient in the functionality of the BMS and understand the sequences required for proper building, equipment and system operations.
- Troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls to determine problems and perform necessary repairs
- Responsible for the completion of all PM and record keeping assigned to this area or responsibility, review and update information as necessary.
- Responsible for proper use of all tools and materials associated with this trade.
- Monitor CMMS for work order queue, update work status to completion. Submit work orders for all work performed.
- Make recommendations to the supervisor as necessary on the performance of equipment.
- Maintain and requisition through the Procurement Coordinator an adequate supply of common HVAC stock.
- Ensure that safe working conditions are being maintained in all areas under control.
- Assist all trades as directed.
- Respond to all emergencies as requested.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Account Director, Department Manager and other account management personnel.
- Must be available for mandatory off hours emergency calls, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Utilize all safety practices appropriate to the work being done
- Attend, pay attention and participate in safety meetings and training
- Observe and report safety violations
- Fix the problems
- Use the appropriate materials and tools
- Use the appropriate amount of time
- Clean up afterwards
- Participate in projects as needed
- Submit work orders with time, comments and signature
- Perform work required in time allotted
- Communicate completion of work
- High School Diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
- CT S3 or S2 HVAC License
- Minimum five year in a commercial building with field experience in performing preventive maintenance.
- Education or training in HVAC, controls and knowledge of HVAC and components
- Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high-level energy and endurance
- Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, tenants and vendors
- Experienced with industry specific tools, equipment and work processes
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- Experience with CMMS and ability to utilize a digital work order management process
- Familiarity with OSHA, UMC, ANSI/ASHRAE.
- Strong technical and problem-solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls
- Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools
- Ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team
- Be able to coordinate projects or tasks efficiently and optimize the performance of others