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Pipe Fitters/Welders:
We offer welding classes for all employees who enroll. Starting with Theroy and hands on welding in the shop.

Service Techs:
We hold training in our class room as well as on the job training.

Training is not an expense, but an investment in
human capital.

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Making sure you stay warm in a 47 story building. What ever your HVAC needs we can handle it.

22 stories up changing cooling tower bearings.
Making it happen, day in, day out.

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We use this technology In our hospitality division. Telkonet is just one of many energy mamagment systems that we utilize for our commercial and industrial customers. We also have very similar technology for light commercial and residential clients.

HOW DOES ROI WORK WITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMS)?
Let’s say you invest in an energy management system for your hotel.
Once you have it installed, it begins saving energy immediately.
Saving energy means saving money on energy bills every month.
Typically, in three years, the amount saved surpasses the initial
PAID FOR ITSELF IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS
One of our clients in Farmington, CT invested in a Telkonet energy management system in 2015. The investment for the entire platform, including hardware, software, and installation, was $27,795.
Our EMS saves them an average of 37% on their energy bills.

How do we know this?

EcoSmart, our well-established EMS platform, collects data, analyzes it, and reports on it. Our new, state-of-the-art EMS platform does the same.
If you’re geeky for details like we are, here is more information:
• Without Telkonet EcoSmart: $43,600.20
• With Telkonet EcoSmart: $27,404.70
• Savings: 37%
• Devices in Sample: 120
• Annual Savings: $16,195.50
• Average Per Unit:
– Sample Period: 2905.21 days
– Runtime Savings: 4749.18 hours
– Electric Savings: 6510.48 kWh
– Gas Savings: 0 Therms

Our Farminton, CT client recouped the money they invested in less than 2 years: $27,795 / $16,195.50 = 1.716 years

This property’s energy savings is not exceptional. Honestly, when researching this story, I just opened our EcoCentral software and randomly picked a property. In fact, I was reminded by a colleague that we have a local casino client, near and dear to our hearts here in Wisconsin, that saves 49% annually!

WHAT FACTORS AFFECT ENERGY SAVINGS?
PMS/BMS integration: our Connecticut client is one of many who integrate our platform with their property management system. Room temperature is allowed to drift when the room is unsold. However, immediately upon guest check-in, the temperature begins its return to setpoint.

Electricity rates: ironically, our clients in Hawaii usually experience a quicker return because their average electricity rate is among the highest in the US (all other factors being equal).
Guest room occupancy: our clients with low occupancy rates can experience a quicker payback time because our solution saves the most energy when rooms are unoccupied.
“Recovery Time”: we define Recovery Time as the number of minutes it will take for the room temperature to return to setpoint after a guest enters the room. Most of our customers opt for this method. Recovery time optimizes payback.
Guest comfort versus energy savings: each client determines the right balance between guest comfort and energy savings for their property’s unique needs. A five-star hotel places the highest importance on guest satisfaction, so energy savings will be less aggressive.
VIP Mode: properties that reserve this energy-saving “override” for circumstances will please their discriminating guests plus save energy. Unfortunately, if a property is too liberal with placing guest rooms in VIP mode, it negates energy savings. Seriously, I’ve seen this. Use VIP mode judiciously and remind your staff to do the same.

Lanai Setting: this is such a simple solution. We install door contacts on patio (“lanai”) doors. When guests open their patio doors to revel in the beautiful ocean breeze but leave them open while the air conditioning is on, we can have the a/c shut off until the door is closed. We also offer other, less draconian responses, like merely adding a “Door Open” message on the thermostat or alerting facilities to close the door upon check-out.

Aggressive dehumidification: our clients who opt for aggressive passive dehumidification will experience a longer payback time, but it helps prevent furniture and carpet damage due to mold and mildew. It’s a very valid tradeoff.
We have a treasure trove of other solutions to help with ROI. Supplementary occupancy sensors in suites, door locks that identify who is entering (housekeeping vss guest), utilizing deep temperature setback for blocks of rooms during the off season, defining parameters differently for sunny and shady sides of the building.
And indeed, HVAC type affects energy savings, although that’s beyond the scope of this article.
SUMMARY
Our engineers estimate that project payback is typically approximately 2-5 years depending on the industry, size of deployment, and level of integration. Many factors weigh into this estimate.
Take-Aways:
Integrations (EMS, PMS, door locks, etc) drive payback
Electricity prices have a broad and deep impact on payback.
Natural gas prices have a narrow and shallow impact on payback.
Actual guestroom occupancy aggressively drives savings and payback.
Recovery Time® optimizes payback regardless of HVAC Type.
Effective passive dehumidification solutions such as Telkonet’s Refresh Cycle® lengthen payback but save furniture, walls, carpeting and guest/occupant health.

Striking the right balance between guest comfort and energy savings enhances customer loyalty plus drives project payback.
Less than three-year paybacks are feasible in all
Energy Management.

Contact us to learn more about our EMS solutions putting more money back into your business allowing your building to work for you.

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Whether you’re overseeing a complex HVAC ecosystem of equipment and buildings or monitoring standalone units, GAR Mechanical service solutions will help you create comfortable and sustainable environments where you work and live.

GAR’s scalable, cloud-based building automation systems (BAS) instantly and easily optimize the performance of any HVAC ecosystem—including other makes and existing building systems. Plus, our real-time analytics provide effortless insight and enable optimization for energy, indoor air quality (IAQ) and sustainability

Service position available:

Job Type
Full-time
Job Title: Boiler Service and Start-up Technician – Commercial/Industrial

Position Purpose: The primary purpose of the Boiler Service and Start-up Technician is to provide preventative maintenance, start-up, warranty, and repair services on light commercial and industrial hydronic equipment. Strong emphasis on customer service. Our technicians will work with extremely specialized equipment, that are responsible for hydronic heating and potentially domestic water systems in schools, hospitals, office buildings, industrial buildings, universities, manufacturing facilities or other large institutions. The Boiler Service and Start-up Technician may occasionally involve after hour call outs in order to provide emergency repairs. Provide guidance and direction to administrative personnel to effectively plan, schedule, coordinate, etc. all activities related to field HVAC service and construction/replacement work

Boiler Tech and Start-up Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

Build strong customer relationships and confidence in our core products, while also building knowledge and understanding of new and existing customer needs and expectations
Perform technical level support/repairs, overhauls, general maintenance and start-ups of various mechanical commercial equipment such as Boilers, Water Heaters, Pumps, Humidifiers, Booster Systems, Variable Frequency Drive, etc
Diagnose and troubleshoot commercial Hydronic Plumbing equipment
Ensure customer satisfaction and confidence by efficiently and effectively servicing products and equipment on assigned projects
Must be able to plan ahead for jobs, ensuring you have the proper tools
Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs systems and products at customer's location
Provide onsite preventative maintenance, replacement parts, and modifications as needed or requested by customers
Proactively prevent future issues onsite by examining building layout, gathering materials and coordinating as needed
Ability to use power tools, computer, and smartphone
Strong computer, internet and communication skills needed
Keeping appropriate records by completing the necessary paperwork for each job and working with Service Coordinator to maintain accurate and updated files
Maintain project expenses through planned course of action
Maintain and inspects vehicles by checking vehicle condition, inventory needs, scheduling and completing repairs and routine maintenance service
Working knowledge of mechanical systems

Boiler Tech and Start-up Technician Knowledge/Experience/Critical Skills Required:

Education/Experience – associate degree or equivalent from a Technical/Trade School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Minimum of Five (5) years related experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software preferred.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Boiler, water heater and/or pump repair/ service experience preferred
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. Ability to understand data presented in a graphical format such as pie charts, bar graphs, etc.
Ability to recognize problems and develop the most cost-effective solution. Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must pass pre-hire requirements including background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening.
Must possess valid drivers’ license.

Skills and Qualifications/Abilities

Ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record in service
Ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to use and maintain a variety of hand tools, wiring diagrams, piping schemes, engineering specifications and other equipment to diagnose and repair units
Maintain a high standard of mechanical installation practices
Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans and manuals
Willingness to research and study OEM manuals before going on to a job site
Ability to meet deadlines and stay up to date on all aspects of core product maintenance, repair, start-ups and product certifications
Ability to troubleshoot efficiently and effectively
Build customer relationships while having a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills with a desire to exceed customer expectations.
Well organized, self-motivated and able to work independently. Must also be able to interact effectively with others at all levels both within and outside the company
High ethical standards and the desire to maintain confidentiality
Good oral and written communication skills are essential
Comfortable with working in all types of conditions
Valid Driver License and clean driving record
Knowledge of basic electricity, electrical control systems and general knowledge of mechanical systems
Must keep up to date with all product certifications

Physical Demand Requirements
In order to properly perform the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear and use hands/fingers in order to grasp/handle/feel. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb up and down ladders and/or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position requires frequent working outdoors, inside mechanical/equipment rooms, regularly being exposed to extreme inside/outside weather conditions to include extreme hot and/or extreme cold. This position is regularly exposed to live voltage, moving mechanical parts, and heavy equipment. Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, elevated and/or precarious workplaces, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.

Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Stooping: Frequently
Handling Frequently
Climbing: Frequently
Bending: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs. or less: Frequently
Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs. or less: Frequently
Lifting/Carrying 11-50 lbs.: Frequently
Lifting/Carrying 51-75 lbs.: Occasionally
Reaching Outward: Frequently
Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequently
Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently
Driving: Frequently