HVAC Technician

Macon, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded over 35 years ago First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan Pennsylvania into a group of companies employing over 5000 team memberswhile maintaining ourfamilyvalues and entrepreneurialspirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada the companies within the First Qualitygroup produce high-quality personal care and household products forlargeretailers and healthcareorganizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers wipes feminine pads paper towels bath tissue adult incontinence products laundry detergents fabric finishers and dishwash addition we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility unity and integrity we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality youll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning professional development and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a HVAC Technician for our First Quality Baby Products facility located in Macon GA. This position will be responsible for for operating troubleshooting maintaining and repairing heating ventilating and air conditioning equipment necessary for the buildings operation. Ensures that HVAC systems are kept in good repair. Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for Facilities HVAC Systems.

Primary responsibilities include:

Develops and executes necessary preventative maintenance
Troubleshoots and repairs problems.
Maintains water treatment operation of chiller systems.
Performs necessary electrical/mechanical equipment calibrations.
Responds to complaints regarding HVAC equipment and adjusts or repairs when necessary.
Maintains pumps cooling towers fans water filters chilled water air handling units equipment having direct expansion refrigeration water to water heat exchangers and other related equipment.
Performs electrical pipefitting and component device repairs to HVAC systems.
Performs refrigerant recovery when necessary.
Carries and responds to company cell phone and returns to work when a major problem with equipment is encountered on off-shifts or weekends.
Develops and executes small capital projects (i.e. new AC unit installations).
Works with contractors and vendors.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
Group Lead fill-in
Facilities resource
PM Leader
Strong knowledge of plumbing electrical and air conditioning equipment.
Strong knowledge of tools and test equipment related to plumbing electrical and air conditioning equipment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical and control drawings.
Standard computer knowledge utilizing Windows based software.
Standard verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with little or no supervision given proper instructions.
Strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to climb ladders and use lift equipment
Performs other duties as assigned

Physical requirements include:

Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12hour shift.
Occasional stooping bending kneeling squatting crawl crouching throughout shift.
Occasional climbing and reaching.
Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
Frequent pushing and pulling with arms throughout the shift including materials requiring up to 15 pounds of force to maneuver.
Frequent lifting or carrying of 20-40lbs from floor to waist waist to shoulder and shoulder to overhead.
Work outside as required by equipment locations lift and carry weights up to 75 lbs.
Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
Operation of cranes hoists hand trucks roll manipulators powered industrial trucks throughout shift.
Continuous housekeeping by sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
Occasional climbing of steps/ladders.
Able to work in dusty wet hot environments on occasion.
Able to work in confined spaces man holes and overhead ductwork.
Working in hot and cold as well as wet and humid areas.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Two years technical or vocational school.
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 1 and 2 are necessary. Type 3 Certification is preferred but not necessary.
Three years of work experience or a combination of schooling demonstrated skills and experience working with plumbing electrical and air conditioning systems.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who as a result of their role specifications may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability sexual orientation gender identification or protected Veteran status.

Required Experience:

Primary responsibilities include:

Develops and executes necessary preventative maintenance
Troubleshoots and repairs problems.
Maintains water treatment operation of chiller systems.
Performs necessary electrical/mechanical equipment calibrations.
Responds to complaints regarding HVAC equipment and adjusts or repairs when necessary.
Maintains pumps cooling towers fans water filters chilled water air handling units equipment having direct expansion refrigeration water to water heat exchangers and other related equipment.
Performs electrical pipefitting and component device repairs to HVAC systems.
Performs refrigerant recovery when necessary.
Carries and responds to company cell phone and returns to work when a major problem with equipment is encountered on off-shifts or weekends.
Develops and executes small capital projects (i.e. new AC unit installations).
Works with contractors and vendors.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
Group Lead fill-in
Facilities resource
PM Leader
Strong knowledge of plumbing electrical and air conditioning equipment.
Strong knowledge of tools and test equipment related to plumbing electrical and air conditioning equipment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical and control drawings.
Standard computer knowledge utilizing Windows based software.
Standard verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with little or no supervision given proper instructions.
Strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to climb ladders and use lift equipment
Performs other duties as assigned

Physical requirements include:

Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12hour shift.
Occasional stooping bending kneeling squatting crawl crouching throughout shift.
Occasional climbing and reaching.
Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
Frequent pushing and pulling with arms throughout the shift including materials requiring up to 15 pounds of force to maneuver.
Frequent lifting or carrying of 20-40lbs from floor to waist waist to shoulder and shoulder to overhead.
Work outside as required by equipment locations lift and carry weights up to 75 lbs.
Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
Operation of cranes hoists hand trucks roll manipulators powered industrial trucks throughout shift.
Continuous housekeeping by sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
Occasional climbing of steps/ladders.
Able to work in dusty wet hot environments on occasion.
Able to work in confined spaces man holes and overhead ductwork.
Working in hot and cold as well as wet and humid areas.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Two years technical or vocational school.
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 1 and 2 are necessary. Type 3 Certification is preferred but not necessary.
Three years of work experience or a combination of schooling demonstrated skills and experience working with plumbing electrical and air conditioning systems.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!

Required Experience:

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About Company

First Quality

Why We Make Things Better: We Care. Welcome to First Quality®. Every day, we strive to make the best products to improve the lives of our customers, partners, employees and communities.

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