General Function

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems and all related equipment for all CIHA owned and managed commercial and residential structures.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condenser, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas, and electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs, service, and repair evaporative coolers.
• Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts compressors heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade.
• Maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines.
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors, and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels.
• Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion.
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps.
• Install, rebuild, replace, or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets, and other equipment as necessary.
• Work with the Community Directors at the properties to schedule repairs and installations.
• Assures job site cleanliness and organization.
• Participates in safety meetings and training programs while actively applying safety guidance, training, and sharing job knowledge.
• Performs after-hours emergency on-call service as scheduled.
• Keeps accurate and timely records, including work orders, on call logs and timesheet reports.
• Reports safety of grounds and properties, reports/repairs as necessary to help keep our residents safe.
• Must have reliable, insured vehicle equipped to drive in inclement weather when nee
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of documentable HVAC journeyman level operation maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC refrigeration trade.
• Active AK State issued HVAC journeyman or masters HVAC license.
• Familiarity and personal computers experience in TenMast, MS Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of employees, management, maintenance, and business professionals.
• Ability to plan and determine work priorities and schedule appointments with residents.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, coordinate and implement various job duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse residential rental population.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Physical strength to move heavy and large appliances, and the ability to lift materials weighing from 70 to 100 pounds.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience working as a plumber.
• Trade school diploma or completed apprenticeship.
• Valid plumbing license.
• Current Alaska Driver’s License, insurance, and clean driving record.