Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Service Engineer (HELPS program) Monroe Community College

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Job Function

Typical Work Activities

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Installs and services boilers, air conditioning systems, air compressors, pneumatic systems, duct work, and computer hardware for control systems, by measuring pipes, soldering or brazing metals, wiring control systems, etc.

Maintains and repairs heating, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment, including cooling towers, blowers, chillers, motors, compressors, direct digital controls, and pumps.

Handles refrigerant gases properly.

Analyzes energy usage and recommends solutions to energy use problems.

Reads blueprints, schematics, manuals, and work orders to gather information necessary to schedule and perform preventive maintenance requirements.

Repairs steam and hot water leaks, motors, pumps, steam traps, air handling units, and all other HVAC equipment and components.

Schedules and performs preventive maintenance to HVAC equipment by changing oil, filters, belts, bearings, etc.

Identifies and solves problems with electric controls, heating systems, and refrigeration systems.

Responds to maintenance work requests and tenant complaints.

Tests and treats water used in air conditioning systems to prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.

Keeps operating logs for all HVAC equipment under the employee's charge.

Trains Assistant HVAC Service Engineers and Assistant HVAC Service Engineer Trainees where applicable.