HVAC Mechanic

Troubleshooting, Repairing, and Installing

The HVAC Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, and installs HVAC electrical, electronic, hydraulic components, and pneumatic control centers. They also perform preventive maintenance on all HVAC and ventilation equipment.

Preventive Maintenance

Maintains and operates HVAC systems using a Building Automation System (BAS). Completes written reports and maintains daily logs to document maintenance and repairs of HVAC systems and energy management systems.

System Operations

• Operates and performs general maintenance on numerous heating and air conditioning systems, ventilation equipment involving computerized Building Automation Systems, and other related mechanical equipment.
• Starts up, shuts down, inspects, and performs preventative maintenance on cooling towers systems, pumps, valves, etc.
• Performs chemical analysis of chiller loop water and condenser water treatment system and prepares accurate reports.
• Responds to alarms, identifies malfunctions or abnormal operations of equipment and facilities, and makes necessary adjustments and/or emergency repairs.

Customer Interaction

Interacts with customers regarding heating and air conditioning complaints. Reads charts, gauges, levels, and temperatures for all systems and documents data accurately.

Computerized Preventative Maintenance

Operates a computerized preventative maintenance program. Performs start-up, shutdown, inspections, and preventative maintenance on cooling towers systems, pumps, valves, etc.

Other Duties

• Assists vendors and contractors where needed.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• HVAC Systems: Knowledge of the principles of HVAC operations, gases, and the refrigeration cycle.
• Water Testing: Knowledge of practice, purpose, and procedures for testing water.
• Equipment Maintenance: Skill in identifying the need for and performing routine maintenance on equipment.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Blueprint Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and other technical drawings such as schematics, ladder diagrams, and sketches.
• Leadership: Skill in leading, taking charge, and offering opinions and direction.
• Volume Calculations: Skill in calculating volumes, areas, and flow rates to properly size water, drainage pipes, and ducting.
• Smell Sensitivity: Ability to detect and locate smells, scents, and odors in the work environment.
• Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.

Qualifications

• Required: H.S. Diploma or equivalent & a HVAC certificate from a licensed trade school. 2-4 years mechanics, installation, or related experience HVAC Type Universal Certification Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Certification Universal Post Secondary Apprenticeship (or related training HVAC Certification Journeyman License
• Preferred: Associate degree in a related field. Military comparable or similar training. 4-7 years mechanics, installation, or related experience