Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 50 years. Also, we are the largest provider of residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning services as well as plumbing and electrical services in Central Texas. With offices throughout the state and over 300 dedicated 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.

This position is responsible for providing top quality installation of all HVAC duct and equipment. You will work with a crew to do equipment change outs, new installs, duct replacements, compressor change outs, and splits, etc.

Company Benefits

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To safely provide quality workmanship in the installation of refrigerant Hard and soft copper line sets on a wide variety of commercial heating and air conditioning DX systems, including but not limited to:
• Liebert s / CRAC, mini-splits, split systems, VRF Systems
• Knowledge in the different Manufacturers requirements for the installation of the copper piping branches for VRF Heat Pump and Heat Recovery Systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of the means and methods used for brazing all HVAC DX systems.
• Proficient in brazing copper to copper from ¼ up to 2 ½
• Knowledge in Brazing copper to brass, copper to aluminum is a plus.
• Knowledge of proper use of oxygen/acetylene and / or B tanks use and safe storage.
• Knowledge and required application of methods, tools, and equipment used to pressure test brazed line-sets throughout the systems.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the triple evacuation of the braze line-sets to the equipment.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and true paperwork and other procedures to company standards to maintain personal and company integrity & reputation.
• Order, Receive, Verify and Organize HVAC materials/equipment/rentals needed for the job.
• 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 provided training opportunities when those opportunities present themselves.
• Always wear proper PPE and comply with all safety standards and processes.

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.