Employment

Advanced Comfort Systems

Join the Team at Advanced Comfort Systems

Are you interested in joining the team at Advanced Comfort Systems? If so, submit your application today! We're currently looking for qualified, professional, and knowledgeable technicians. Before submitting your information, please read through the information regarding qualifications, skills required, and job demands below. If you have any questions, please call (401) 341-5018 today.

Employment Application

At Advanced Comfort Systems, the ideal candidate will:

Install or service hydronic heating systems, components, piping equipment, and controls
Work in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications, regulations, and policies are met
Ensure efficient completion of any project
Provide adequate services will ensure that heating systems and components are installed, repaired, and maintained to meet standard building codes, mechanical codes, safety codes, and client satisfaction

Main activities include:

Read and interpret drawings or specifications to determine work to be performed
Layout oil or gas burner heating system components
Assemble components using hand and power tools
Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for heating systems and related materials
Identify required tools and special equipment
Locate and mark positions for components
Cut holes through walls and floors to accommodate components
Install supports and hangers
Measure, cut, thread, bend, clamp, solvent cement, or solder components
Assemble and install valves and fittings
Install, repair, and maintain heating systems
Install oil or gas burner components such as thermostats, motors, piping, and safety devices, and connect to fuel supply, ventilation, and electrical system
Install solar components such as controls, pumps, piping, and safety devices, and connect to solar panels on the roof, and electrical system
Test installed systems and components and adjust controls for proper functioning
Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning oil and gas and burners, and their components and controls
Perform scheduled maintenance service on heating systems and components
Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and components are met
Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded; meets the requirements of the appropriate codes; meet environmental protection requirements
Must be able to follow the schedule, completing scheduled calls within a given time, properly communicating issues and concerns to service manager and/or office coordinator
Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge

The ideal candidate should have knowledge in:

Heating systems and components in residential and commercial buildings
Relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures for installation and maintenance
Suppliers and process for ordering systems and components

If you hold any of the following licenses – let's chat:

RI PJF/ Oil Burner service Journeyperson II, LTD
RI PJF / Natural gas service Journeyperson II, LT
DRI PJF / Propane gas service Journeyperson II, LT
DMA Oil Burner Technician Certificate
RI Pipefitter Apprentice
RI Pipefitter Journeyman
RI Pipefitter Master
1RI Pipefitter Master
2Mass Pipefitter

Skills

Must demonstrate the following skills:

Ability to install, repair, and maintain heating systems and components
Ability to plan and organize the heating system and component installations, repairs, and maintenance
Ability to work cooperatively with other trades
Ability to work cooperatively with other company employees
Team-building skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Effective verbal, presentation, and listening communication skills
Effective negotiation and mediation skills
Effective written communication skills
Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized word-processing and computerized maintenance management programs
Stress management skills
Time management skills

Personal Attributes

Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy
Be respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Possess clean hygiene and a clean appearance
Have a thirst for learning
Responsible with confidential information
Will follow company procedures and proper company appearance
Have transportation and a clean motor vehicle record

Physical and Mental Demands

May spend long hours outside and in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain
Will be lifting and adjusting heavy objects and can come in contact with sharp, hot, and/or very cold supplies and equipment
There is also contact with potential poisons and gases
Must maintain safety procedures at all times to avoid injury
Will need to concentrate on busy construction sites
Will need to be comfortable ordering equipment and supplies, and scheduling work in cooperation with other trades, laborers, and clients
May be called out at odd hours or have to work long hours in cases of emergency maintenance and repairs

Environmental Conditions

May work in busy construction sites with a variety of other trades and laborers or may spend long hours working alone
May work in awkward environments and will have to carry all required equipment and supplies with them at all times
May work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat

Sensory Demands

Exposure to the smells associated with heating fuels
Exposure to the sounds associated with power tools and construction sites
Exposure to dust and other debris associated with the use of power tools and construction sites all of which can cause sensory strain including headaches