HVAC Technician

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate.

The Facilities team have are accepting applications for an HVAC Technician. This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all equipment used for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, building refrigeration and split/packaged systems equipment. This includes operations of a central heating plant utilizing steam and/or hot water for tempering or heating building, and a central chilled water plant to provide cooling to building. Refrigerated equipment includes but is not limited to walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in coolers and ice machines. You will be required at times to be available for emergency (equipment/system failures) shifts at any campus buildings where needed. Provides excellent customer service to create a comfortable environment at all campuses.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Installs, repairs and services heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems
• Monitors, trouble shoots, and make necessary program adjustments to computerized systems.
• Accurately troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures and identify necessary comprehensive repairs and solutions.
• Replace or change bearings on fan systems, motors and shafts
• Contribute to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities
• Acts as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams as appropriate
• Perform other activities as necessary

Your Qualifications:

• HVAC license
• Seven or more years' residential/commercial/industrial experience
• Valid drivers' license
• High school diploma or GED required

Special Skills:

• Proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for preventative maintenance and work order program management.
• Proficient with Computer operation for use on our energy management system. Must be able to set equipment trends to monitor energy consumption
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Complete and facilitate installation of HVAC systems
• Capable of operating a variety of hand and power tools
• Good communication skills and must be capable of working without direct supervision
• Must be able to work from a ladder, lifts and rooftops
• Ability to learn locations of all HVAC equipment and how they relate to each building
• Ability to run and maintain the chiller plant to control temperatures
• Must be familiar with cooling tower operations and repair potential problems

Physical/Environmental:

• Frequently works above and below grade level and in crawls or confined spaces
• Heavy lifting, 75-100 pounds
• Frequently exposed to extremes of weather and adverse environmental conditions

Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people's diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.

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