The Lead HVAC Technician reports to the Building Operations Manager and is responsible for the operations and maintenance of all HVAC equipment for the museum and residences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities -

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Facilities

• Support needs for the building operating systems of the Museum and associated campus buildings, including residential buildings.
• Performs routines maintenance on the chiller plant and equipment
• Perform minor repairs related to electrical, plumbing, lighting, ballasts and HVAC equipment.
• Assist in monitoring, adjusting, and maintain proper climate control set points
• May support the Building Operations Manager and Director with the maintenance schedule of building, grounds, and facility repairs and replacements.
• Report any irregular activity in facility to the Building Ops Manager.
• Assist contractors performing maintenance work in the facility
• Provide 24-hour response for Maintenance/HVAC emergencies.
• Active member of the museum’s hurricane response team

Job Requirements -

• Five day/40 hour per week schedule which may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be available on-call.
• Must be able to work some nights, weekends or holidays for.

Physical Requirements -

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and tools up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency in climbing ladders and working at heights, as well as maintaining balance on uneven surfaces
• Capability to work long hours, often in various environments, including outdoor settings and confined spaces

Note:  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Qualifications -

• Three (3) years of experience in commercial HVAC installation, maintenance and repair is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. EPA Refrigerant Certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems installation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of electrical installations of 24 volt to 460-volt single phase and three phases.
• Knowledge of water towers, boilers, refrigerant recovery systems, pneumatic and electrical controls.
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency regulations and rules.
• Knowledge of basic hand, power and technical tools utilized in plumbing and carpentry.
• Skill in safely utilizing a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in utilizing health and safety precautions related to installation and repair of HVAC systems.
• Skill in utilizing the technical equipment for refrigerant delivery or recovery.
• Skill in analyzing technical data to determine appropriate repairs.
• Must be proficient in computer software and maintenance systems.
• Good communication and proactive customer service skills.
• Experience in plumbing, minor carpentry and electrical preferred