LIBERTY

HVAC Technician (entry level)

Ogdensburg, NY

$56,160-$56,160

About This Job

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

The main functions of this position are to Install, maintain and repair certain HVAC systems under the direction of HVAC Mechanic and/or Senior Manager. Guides and advises customer to select the most appropriate equipment to fulfill their requirements. Responsible for equipment from installation to end-of-service by performing maintenance, warranty and emergency repairs.

Accountabilities

Service, Install and Maintenance

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Ensuring customer installations compliance with code (16NYCRR Part 261 and Fuel Gas Code) and company standards

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Installation and service of certain HVAC equipment and related materials

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Communication with customers/vendors/clients

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Verify operational efficiency, checking equipment overall functionality, routine maintenance

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Disconnecting and removing equipment

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Parts salvaging and warehouse inventory organization

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Support of Collections & Billing Department functions

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Ability to work in confined spaces

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Performs other related duties as assigned

Recordkeeping

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Create detailed customer install notes and pictures (serials, parts, etc.)

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Create estimates, material sheets, warranty sheets, customer contracts, etc.

On Call/Emergency Response

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Perform on call duties as required

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Ability to work weekends, after hours, and on public holidays

Education and Experience

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Age 18 or over

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High School Diploma

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1+ years of related experience

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Section 608 EPA Certification

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Valid New York State driver’s license

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Physically fit for strenuous manual labor in extreme weather conditions

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Writing and oral communication skills are required. Must be able to communicate information clearly and effectively.

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Work requires the ability to use basic math in various technical aspects of the role.

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Work requires the ability to competently read in order to understand procedures and various instructions contained in technical documents.

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Work requires the ability to write in order to accurately express information from inspections, findings, installations, etc. and accurately capture data for recordkeeping purposes.

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Work is widely varied, to include involvement with customers, contractors, vendors, management and accounting. Must learn and understand the interdependency of all company operations and be able to analyze and prioritize situations as they arise on a daily basis.

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Work requires the ability to make decisions that are within Liberty’s O&M procedures and NY rules and regulations. Must be able to perform duties and functions effectively with minimal supervision.

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Computer skills in Microsoft Office preferred

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Previous gas industry experience would be considered an asset

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Maintain residency within or between one of the following townships after your date of hire: Gouverneur, Heuvelton, Lisbon or Ogdensburg. All exceptions are contingent upon Management approval.

HOURLY RATE: $27.71/H

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

What we offer

Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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