HVAC Facilities Technician

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

1.   Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and operates all types of plant refrigeration equipment such as but not limited to, water coolers, freezing equipment, refrigerator lockers, cabinets, ice makers, room air conditioners, etc.  Disassembles, and checks for worn or damaged parts, replaces or repairs those parts and re-assembles.  Performs all adjustments to place equipment in satisfactory operation.  Maintains proper operation of expansion valves, compressor units, circulating pumps, tanks and related components.  Uses test equipment, gauges, torches and all tools required to perform the job safely.

2.   Installs and repairs various kinds and sizes of factory pipe equipment such as gas, air, water, steam and oil lines.  Figures pipe length, makes necessary calculations and lists required material.  Works from ladder or elevated structures.

3.   Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs plant plumbing installations.  Maintains, trouble shoots, and repairs plant heating systems and related controls.

4.   Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical control and circuits required to operate above equipment and all boiler control systems.  Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all boilers and related heating equipment.  This work must meet standards set forth by federal, state, local regulation insurance codes and ASME requirements.

5.   Performs all general maintenance tasks as assigned.

6.   Checks material, supplies, parts, for defects and non-standard conditions.  Upon discovery notifies supervision of all shortages, defects, non-standard conditions and malfunctioning machinery and equipment.

7.      Maintains related records, cleans machinery, equipment and work area on a daily basis and performs preventative maintenance as assigned.  Moves material as required using hand or power equipment.  Performs all related miscellaneous duties as directed by Supervision.

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The intent of this description is to describe the principal functions of the job.  The description shall not, however, be considered to be a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or substantially similar duties, which may be assigned during normal operations.

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EDUCATION:

Must read, write and speak English.

High School, Trade School or the equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited school of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration.

Must read and interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints and instructions, interpreting HVAC requirements.

Must have a working knowledge of federal, state, local regulations, insurance codes and ASME regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years experience as stationary engineer.

JOB TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Must either know or be trained in the following courses:

Intro to ISO

Wiring Diagrams

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a typical manufacturing plant environment under the following conditions: exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes, coolants, oil and water, noise, fumes, vibration, dust, mist, high voltage electrical current, chemicals and equipment with moving parts.  Some duties will require working at heights in excess of six feet i.e. scaffolding and high lifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Physical requirements include: good vision and hearing; ability to stand and walk, lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 20 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly; maintain body equilibrium, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach for and handle objects, pick, pinch or otherwise work with the fingers and use the fingertips to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape and surface finish.  Requires the ability to climb ladders and stairs.

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This data is based on the job itself, rather than the qualifications of a particular incumbent.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.