HVAC Journeyman Pipefitter / Plumber

Why work here? Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset and resource. Become a part of our team of HVAC professionals and start building a career with a company that will invest in your professional and personal development.

Company

Air Comfort, Inc. is a locally owned and operated company since 1995, serving Northern Colorado, Denver, the Front Range, and parts of southern Wyoming. Our HVAC products and service offerings includes but is not limited to new construction, remodel, retrofit, design-build, design-assist, commercial service and maintenance, residential service and maintenance, in-house sheet metal fabrication, energy efficient “green” technology, BACnet building automation, and in-house HVAC system start-up and commissioning.

Some of the key benefits are:

• Up to 21 days of holiday pay and paid time off in your first year
• Company sponsored family outings, holiday parties, and Tech Day celebrations
• 401k retirement plan with a more than 50% company match
• $2,500-$3,500 of company provided mechanical and piping tooling
• Paid professional and personal development assistance
• Referral incentive program
• Job Share incentive program
• Tuition reimbursement program

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervision, code oversight, planning, and lay out for the installation of equipment and piping systems for Plumbing, Mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control, drawings, blueprints, schematics, plumbing and mechanical code specifications for residential and commercial mechanical and plumbing equipment and distribution piping installations.
• Per code requirement, can successfully demonstrate performing the math calculations necessary to properly size mechanical piping.
• Demonstrates an excellent working knowledge of mechanical piping theory, refrigeration, hot water, chilled water, and drain piping systems.
• Successfully supervise installation, repair, or replacement of refrigeration, hot water, chilled water, drain distribution systems, and piping circuits including mechanical equipment, plumbing equipment, piping types, piping materials, fitting types, valve types, and testing equipment for residential and commercial installations.
• Certification or proven skills in brazing techniques utilizing an oxygen/acetylene torch.
• Verify compliance and functionality of installations. Correcting piping, connections, and terminations on equipment as required.
• Troubleshoot and test equipment, parts, piping, and fittings for leaks, restrictions, and proper flow.
• Performs preventative maintenance and testing of plumbing and mechanical systems including piping distribution systems.
• Demonstrates an excellent working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing code requirements, and company quality control protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate with other trades on jobsites, work alone, or as part of a team.
• Maintains workflow schedule to ensure productivity objectives are met.
• Attends all required and pre-scheduled training classes for personal and professional advancement.
• Listens to, assist, learn from, and pay attention to instructions from supervisors, coordinators, and more experienced personnel.
• Oversees that appropriate employee safety training is completed, certifications are maintained, and compliance is enforced.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of commercial/industrial/residential pipefitting experience.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with no major traffic violations, suspensions, or DUI’s in previous 5 years.
• Must successfully complete background check, drug screen, physical conditions of employment job screen, and team interview as condition of employment.
• EPA refrigerant certification Type II or Universal.
• Working knowledge of personal protective equipment and safety practices.
• Good work ethic and the desire to advance professionally and personally.
• Demonstrate the ability to work alone or part of a team.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and work proficiency with computers and hand-held devices such as smart phones, tablets, etc.
• Good listening and communication skills in order to communicate clearly with customers, fellow technicians, support staff, and supervisory personnel.
• Ability to work in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions on rooftops, outside of buildings, and residences, crawlspaces, attics, and other types of confined spaces.
• Work from either a step ladder, extension ladder, or man lift with no fear of heights.
• Demonstrate good customer service skills, communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and common-sense judgement.
• Ability to maintain a positive, willing, and trainable attitude.
• Work flexible hours and some overtime on occasion depending on service access requirements.

Air Comfort Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical pipefitting: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• EPA Certification (Preferred)
• Journeyman License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO 80524: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person