Field Service Technician I

Position Purpose

Performs a variety of customer service related work in mechanical, piping, controls and HVAC Chilled Water and Hydronic Heating Systems. The service work includes but is not limited to installation, repair and troubleshooting, and maintenance of customer equipment presently on Boston's District Steam System.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• All activities covered under Mechanic I.
• Ability to perform soldering, burning and to conduct service and repairs such as valve rebuilding, repacking and replacement, reading and interpreting mechanical prints, understanding principles and components of steam, hot water, chilled water and HVAC distribution and basic controls.
• To test, repair, replace and service major steam, condensate, hot water and chilled water components such as pumps, PRV's, steam traps, heat exchangers and hot water systems.
• Proficient understanding and use of all conventional tools and meters to maintain, repair, calibrate and test components found in the systems described above.
• Prepare technical reports to accurately describe conditions and work performed.
• Prepares appropriate service documentation for billing and completion of service orders.
• Prepare work scope and price estimates for project work.
• Maintain and develop good customer relations while promoting the image of the company

Work Environment

• Required to work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 5 plus years experience working in the trades in a field service role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Required adhering to customer and facility rules and regulations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Required to be trained or already trained as an Associated Asbestos Worker to perform related duties.
• Requires no less than the following licenses issued by Texas: (1) Journeyman Pipefitter (2) Refrigeration Technician (HVAC) (3) either Electrician or Plumber.
• Must also have a TX driver's license, minimum Class 3 and safe driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) where proper safety procedures warrant their use.
• Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and stairs.

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.