HVAC Tech II

PURPOSE: 

To ensure guests to Mall of America have a positive shopping and entertainment experience.  Part of a team of technicians to perform preventative maintenance and service on HVAC mechanical and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all MOA, NU and Theatres HVAC equipment.
• Perform testing, repairs and calibrations on all MOA Building Systems equipment.
• Utilize Andover Building Management System (BMS) to control, troubleshoot and monitor all HVAC mechanical equipment.
• Use BMS to control property lighting, adjust temperatures settings and troubleshoot tenant HVAC equipment.
• Analyze HVAC system performance and make adjustments to ensure safe and peak operating efficiency.
• Lead other Engineering Technicians on small projects such as mechanical smoke testing, system upgrades and major repair. 
• Respond to emergency calls concerning life and fire safety, fire sprinkler system, water, gas and take corrective action.
• Collect and organize information regarding water and natural gas usage by property and tenants.
• Ability to install monitor and maintain HVAC, lighting and system controls and equipment. 
• Assist mall tenants with concerns of equipment operation and space temperature.
• Ensure the overall safety of the immediate work area as well as surrounding areas.
• Provide outstanding internal and external guest service.
• Ensure sufficient inventories of supplies and parts are maintained and assist Engineering Supervisor with purchases of such items.
• Perform other duties related to building maintenance and repair.
• Regular, reliable and consistent attendance
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Trade school or Vocational/Technical Certificate in area of commercial, industrial, refrigeration, air conditioning service and operation.
• Educational background in HVAC system operation, with knowledge of air systems and components.
• Minimum 2 years experience in the refrigeration field building systems operations.
• Certification in refrigerant recovery.
• Strong background in electrical troubleshooting and reading control schematics.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and service.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints and plumbing drawings.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents related to applicable areas and document service repairs.  
• Good communication skills and ability to consult with tenants.
• Rotating weekend work with on call rotations with other team members.

PREFERED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

•  Current Minnesota Power Limited Technician License.
•  Three years field experience in HVAC system operation.
•  Knowledge of building life and safety systems operation, such as Andover and Simplex.
•  Basic computer and typing skills.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Work from heights up to 80 ft when using life equipment- Infrequently
• Work on flat roofs up to 150 ft- Frequently
• Use ladders up to 20 ft- Periodically
• Work in ceiling areas- Periodically
• Lift/ carry and or unload freight of up to 100 lbs per piece- Infrequently
• Able to climb 8 flights of stairs- Infrequently
• Stand and move- Constantly
• Sitting- Infrequently
• Kneel and bending- Frequently
• Reach at or below shoulder level- Frequently
• Reach at or above shoulder level- Frequently
• Perform repetitive motion- Periodically
• Stoop/Squat- Periodically