HVAC Mechanic

General Summary

Installs, maintains, services and repairs environmental-control systems; utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Installation, service, troubleshooting and repairs including but not limited to; chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, hot/chilled water pumps.
• Involvement in Site’s predictive maintenance program so previous experience is highly desirable.
• Tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs.
• Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters and other components in accordance with design specifications.
• Charges refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas tests for leaks.
• Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut-in and cut-out of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps.
• Adjust systems for optimal performance.
• Maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems by checking performance and determining problems.
• Repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective elements.
• Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration/air-conditioning systems; also all types of pneumatic/electro-mechanical temperature controls.
• Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs other duties and shift coverage, as required.

Knowledge, Experience And Skill Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience performing the specific craft function or certification from a recognized trade school.
• Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade.
• Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.).
• Able to interpret and develop technical reports.
• Able to operate testing equipment for the systems; to use all tools and equipment necessary to this trade; to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations.

Physical, Environmental And Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable.
• May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.