HVAC Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Checks performance, diagnoses problems, and makes necessary repairs or adjustments or by replacing defective parts.
• Repairs or replaces fans, pumps, thermostats, humidistats, motors, compressors, valves, gauges, pneumatic and electric controls, filters, and other related elements.
• Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, evaporators, heaters, and other components.
• Installs and connects auxiliary control mechanisms and piping or tubing.
• Connects recording and gauging devices.
• Charges refrigeration systems and tests installation for leaks.
• Starts unit and adjusts it for proper operation and optimum performance.
• Evaluate system operation, detect deficiencies, troubleshoot cause, and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures pertaining to the use and handling of refrigerants specified by 40 CFR 82, its codices, amendments, and subparts; all local, state and federal regulations; and PWC policies, standard operating procedures and practices.
• May be required to respond to job related emergencies, within 1 hour of notification.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ Experience as HVAC Mechanic in light commercial or heavy industrial.
• Universal Certification received from an EPA approved certifying program.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• CPR certified and have OSHA 10 before starting work; SJS may provide financial assistance for these courses if necessary.
• Able to read and interpret standard blueprints and operating manuals.
• Ability to perform regular and recurring inspections or surveys in which there is a considerable amount of physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, and climbing.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and possibly in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation.