HVAC Specialist

🏷️ Role Code: 2C5 • 🏛️ Department: Trades • 🏗️ Division: Construction

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❄️ Role Profile

💰 EQTBLT	⏰ Commitment	🎯 Level Required	🗳️ Voting Power
30-95/hr	Full-time	Apprentice (1B+)	1.05×+

🎯 Focus: Climate Control Systems

📍 Location: Active Construction Sites

📜 License: EPA 608 Required + Trade Certification

HVAC Specialists install and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in Built By DAO properties. This role ensures comfortable, energy-efficient climate control that meets sustainability goals while keeping residents comfortable year-round.

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🎯 Responsibilities

⚙️ Equipment Installation

• 🔥 Install furnaces, heat pumps, and AC units

• 📦 Mount air handlers and package units

• ❄️ Set up condensing units and compressors

• 🌡️ Install thermostats and controls

• 🔧 Connect refrigerant lines

💨 Ductwork

• 🔧 Fabricate and install sheet metal ductwork

• 📦 Install flex duct and fittings

• 🔒 Seal and insulate duct systems

• ⚖️ Balance airflow

• 🎯 Install registers and grilles

🔌 System Integration

• ⚡ Connect to electrical systems

• 🏠 Interface with building controls

• 💨 Install ventilation systems

• ♻️ Support energy recovery systems

• 📱 Integrate with smart home systems

✅ Commissioning

• 🔥 Start up and test systems

• ⚖️ Balance and adjust airflow

• 🌡️ Verify temperature performance

• 📋 Document system settings

• 🎓 Train property staff

💰 Compensation

📈 Career Path

📅 Daily Schedule

⚙️ Systems

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✅ Requirements

Required:

• 📜 HVAC technician certification OR Apprentice under supervision

• ❄️ EPA 608 certification (refrigerants)

• 🦺 OSHA 10 certification

• 🏅 DAO membership at Apprentice level or higher

Preferred:

• 📜 Journeyman HVAC license

• ⭐ NATE certification

• 🔥 Heat pump experience

• 🏢 Commercial HVAC experience

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🛠️ Tools & Equipment

Tool Type	Examples	Source
🔧 Hand Tools	Wrenches, gauges, cutters	Personal kit
⚡ Power Tools	Drills, sheet metal tools	The Depot
📏 Test Equipment	Manifolds, thermometers, airflow meters	The Depot
🦺 Safety	PPE, refrigerant handling equipment	Provided

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📊 Performance Metrics

Metric	Target	Rating
⚡ System efficiency	Meet or exceed design	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
😊 Comfort	Zero complaints within 30 days	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Installation quality	Pass inspection first time	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌿 Energy performance	Meet efficiency targets	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
🦺 Safety	Zero incidents	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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🦺 View Safety Requirements

Safety Requirements

Requirement	Details
🪖 PPE	Hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves
❄️ Refrigerant handling	EPA 608 compliance
⚡ Electrical safety	Proper lockout/tagout
🪜 Heights	Fall protection when required
📢 Reporting	Report all hazards and incidents

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👥 View Related Roles

Works With Daily

• ⚡ Electrician - Power connections

• 🚿 Plumber - Hydronic systems

• 🪚 Carpenter - Framing/access

• 🏗️ General Contractor - Coordination

Supervision

• 👔 Reports to HVAC Foreman

• 🤝 Coordinates with Site Supervisor

• ✅ Inspected by Quality Control Inspector

Engineering Support

• ⚙️ Mechanical Engineer - Design support

• ⚡ Electrical Engineer - Power requirements

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🗳️ View Governance Participation

As a Contributor+ rank member:

Activity	Access
🗳️ Voting	Yes, with rank-based weight
📝 Proposals	Can submit Operational proposals
🏛️ Committees	Technical and sustainability committees

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🏭 Foundry Resources

Zone	Use
🛠️ The Depot	Tools and equipment
🔧 The Workshop	Duct fabrication
🔥 The Forge	Sheet metal work

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🚀 How to Apply

1. ✅ Ensure DAO membership at Apprentice level

2. ❄️ Provide EPA 608 certification

3. 📚 Complete Construction Training

4. 🔧 Skills assessment

5. 👥 Get assigned to project team

Ready? Start Your Application →

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🔗 Related Pages

Trades & On-SiteConstruction & PropertyApprentice (Level 1B)The Workshop