HVAC Technician - Pass Christian, MS

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

 

We are seeking an HVAC Technician for a maintenance position in Pass Christian, MS. The HVAC Mechanic position assembles, installs, services, and repairs air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating units used in homes, schools, commercial, and industrial buildings. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

• No per diem available

 

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Advanced knowledge of industrial/commercial HVAC systems
• Advanced skill with HVAC diagnostic tools
• Most sites will require HVAC certification
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

 

Functional Requirements:

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy; look at flat drawings or pictures and visualize how they would look as solid objects with height, width, and depth; perform a variety of duties which may change often; rate information using measurable standards; studies building plans and working drawing to determine work aids required and sequence of installations; may measure windows or other existing openings, or cutting through walls, using a mallet, cold chisel, or other tools to install new units; diagnose causes of equipment breakdowns; test parts with appropriate instruments, disassemble and assemble parts, and make necessary repairs; may drill holes to mount units and lift parts into position; locates and marks position of pipe and/or duct connections and passage holes for same in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob; cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and/or duct fittings, using hand tools and power tools; cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine; connects motors to control panels and balances motors to insure efficient operation; connects control panels to power source; may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members; may install and maintain solar heating and cooling units; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

 

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

 

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

 

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing / data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

 

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

 

Keywords: mechanic, technician, HVAC, repair, automotive equipment, maintenance, preventative maintenance