Hvac Technician

Overview

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems throughout the Pennrose portfolio. This position serves as a technical resource to on-site maintenance teams by providing advanced troubleshooting, system diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repair support to ensure HVAC equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

The HVAC Technician works closely with Property Management, Maintenance Supervisors, Regional Maintenance Managers, vendors, and contractors to minimize equipment downtime, improve resident comfort, reduce operating costs, and protect Pennrose assets. The HVAC Technician reports to the Regional Maintenance Manager.

Pay range: $70,000 - $80,000/year depending on experience.

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Responsibilities

HVAC System Diagnostics & Repair

· Diagnose and repair residential and commercial HVAC systems.

· Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and control system failures.

· Diagnose motors, compressors, capacitors, contactors, relays, transformers, and control boards.

· Identify refrigerant-related issues and perform system evaluations.

· Troubleshoot thermostat, control, and automation system malfunctions.

· Perform advanced electrical testing using diagnostic equipment.

· Evaluate system performance and identify root causes of recurring failures.

Refrigeration & Cooling Systems

· Diagnose refrigeration system issues utilizing pressure, temperature, and performance readings.

· Calculate and evaluate superheat and subcooling values.

· Troubleshoot refrigerant flow, metering devices, evaporators, and condensers.

· Perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, leak detection, and charging in compliance with EPA regulations.

· Maintain EPA 608 certification and adhere to all refrigerant handling requirements.

Airflow & Ventilation Systems