Field Service Technician I

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our websitewww.veolianorthamerica.com.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Purpose

Performs a variety of customer service related work in mechanical, piping, controls and HVAC Chilled Water and Hydronic Heating Systems. The service work includes but is not limited to installation, repair and troubleshooting, and maintenance of customer equipment.

Responsibilities

1. All activities covered under Mechanic I.

2. Ability to perform soldering, burning and to conduct service and repairs such as valve rebuilding,

repacking and replacement, reading and interpreting mechanical prints, understanding principles

and components of steam, hot water, chilled water and HVAC distribution and basic controls.

3. To test, repair, replace and service major steam, condensate, hot water and chilled water

components such as pumps, steam traps, heat exchangers and hot water systems.

4. Proficient understanding and use of all conventional tools and meters to maintain, repair, calibrate

and test components found in the systems described above.

5. Prepare technical reports to accurately describe conditions and work performed.

6. Prepares appropriate service documentation for billing and completion of service orders.

7. Prepare work scope and price estimates for project work.

8. Maintain and develop good customer relations while promoting the image of the company.

Work Environment:

• Required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and stairs.
• Required to work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

Education/Experience/Background:

• 5 plus years of experience working in the trades in a field service role.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required to be trained or already trained as an Associated Asbestos Worker to perform related duties.
• Required adhering to customer and facility rules and regulations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Requires no less than the following licenses issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
  1. Journeyman Pipefitter
  2. Refrigeration Technician (HVAC)
  3. either Electrician or Plumber
• Must also have a MA driver's license, minimum Class 3 and safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) where proper safety procedures warrant their use.
• Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.