HVAC Mechanic (UN)

Hourly pay: $39.05

About the role

Maintain, repair, install, and operate boilers, refrigeration equipment, generators, air conditioning facilities, and all appurtenant equipment driven by steam, air, diesel, gas, water, or any other power-developing energy. Patrol, inspect, and maintain all mechanical equipment to ensure economical and efficient operation. This position requires HVAC certification.

Responsibilities

• Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
• Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools.
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools.
• Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
• Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
• Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
• Installs air and water filters in completed installation.
• Injects small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap and water solution.
• Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands.
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using electrician’s hand tools and test equipment.
• May install, repair, and service air conditioners, ranging from fifteen to twenty tons cooling capacity, in warehouses and small factory buildings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification to purchase and handle ozone-depleting chemicals as outlined in federal and state regulations.
• Ability to perform most complex and unusual tasks of the craft without supervision.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, construction drawings, schematics, and diagrams as they pertain to the craft.
• Ability to perform work of the craft in a rapid and efficient manner under extreme conditions.
• Must be able to perform work safely under hazardous conditions.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair most complex problems.
• Expert knowledge of craft theory and craft materials with the ability to apply the theory and select the proper materials.
• Trained in all types and sizes of air conditioning, refrigeration, and evaporative cooling equipment.
• Steam boiler knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully pass a federal, state, or local government's background investigation.
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR).
• One of the following: HVAC Excellence Professional Level Certification, UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification, or Union Local Journeymen Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands.
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary.
• Ability to hear and see to meet position and safety requirement levels.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals.