HVAC Technician Apprentice

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK? We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you. IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GET Wage Ranging from $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on experience. Full-Time/Year-Round Position Paid Vacation & Sick Time Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability Insurances 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs) Seasonal employee parties Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click here SUMMARY The Hotel Maintenance HVAC Tech apprentice is a full-time, year-round position that assists in the safe installation and maintenance of all commercial grade plumbing, and HVAC systems by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned) Assisting in the safe installation and maintenance of all commercial grade plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to, building heat plants, ventilation systems, air conditioning, controls systems, refrigeration, and LP delivery. Assisting in troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair of commercial air conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems. Identifies maintenance risks on equipment. Assisting in diagnoses of electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems. Performs emergency repairs promptly and efficiently. Assists in a preventive maintenance program that encompasses all commercial building at JPR. Assists in researching and selecting materials for HVAC systems installation, repair, and maintenance. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Maintains familiarity with maintaining complex Building Management Systems (BMS). Works with other depts to ensure HAVC systems are operating as designed. Ensures compliance with appliance standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Other duties as assigned by supervisor, which could be related, or unrelated to original position. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Intermediate Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY High Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS Must have experience with Microsoft Suite and the ability to be trained to use Building Management Systems. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have valid Vermont Operator’s License and be eligible for Jay Peak Inc’s motor vehicle insurance policy. Must be willing to obtain LP, Refrigeration and HVAC certifications. OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES Must have general knowledge of building maintenance practices and plumbing. Ability to work well under supervision while following trade code manuals. Eagerness to learn and to comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with hand tools, power tool and electronic test equipment. Working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation. Weekend and Holiday work schedules may be required during certain busy times of year. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. There are no specific vision requirements of this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed working in high or precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (nonweather), risk of electrical shock, working with explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. RESORT CONDITIONS This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multilevel buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.