Start-up and Warranty Technician

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 50 years. We are the largest provider of residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning services, plumbing, and electrical services in Central Texas. With offices in Waco, Temple, DFW, and Corsicana and over 400 employees, we're dedicated to serving your home, business, and industrial comfort needs. We work as a team to deliver best in class service to our customers.

Location: Fort Worth Office

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match
• Continuous Training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Self-Perform Startups and Warranty repairs for all types of HVAC Systems
• 3 to 100 TON RTUs, VAVs, VFDs, Gas, and electric unit heaters, Lieberts / CRAC, mini-splits, split systems, VRF Systems for both commercial and industrial.
• Knowledge of the different Manufacturers Systems for Startup, Warranty Repair of VRV, VRF Heat Pump, and Heat Recovery Systems.
• Positively respond to the heavy workload of Warranty calls in a professional manner.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair various makes and models of HVACR equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems.
• Keep supervisor informed of new developments, changes, or customer complaints.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and true paperwork and other procedures to company standards to maintain personal and company integrity & reputation.
• Willing to continue education to keep up with technical knowledge as it may change over time including methods and concepts pertaining to equipment changes.
• Excited to participate in a company that provides training opportunities when those opportunities present themselves.
• Always wear proper PPE and comply with all safety standards and processes.
• Participate in on call rotation, volunteer to take on new challenges and work assignments.
• Be available to work nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to service the emergency needs of our customers.
• Excellent customer service skills with a desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain accurate and complete invoices, paperwork, and other procedures to company standards.
• Keep technical knowledge current regarding equipment and concepts. Participating in company provided training opportunities.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and wear all PPE while working on the job.

Skills

• 8 or more years experience in Brazing refrigeration line-sets.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient and productive manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time by using proper techniques and testing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Able to read and interpret blueprints, submittals, and manuals proficiently for proper routing and copper line-set sizing and equipment information.
• Proficient in English, Spanish is beneficial.

• Ability to Learn or use Software including:
• Revu Bluebeam
• Field Ease time entry
• Site Docs (Submitting Pre-Task and Daily report)
• Prior experience & proficiency in using common software:
• Microsoft Office, i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Knowledge experience, and competent in the use of:
• Telehandlers
• Aerial platforms
• Boom lifts
• Ladders

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure our goals of quality workmanship that exceeds the industry standards.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Valid social security number
• Must be able to pass drug test(s) as required by company.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; be able to push, pull, carry, or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices); carry ladders; work from heights, work in small crawl spaces.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
• Maintain accurate time records and send to payroll as required.
• Professional speech when communicating to customers & teammates.
• Daily clean, neat, professional appearance.

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