HVAC Tech I

Characteristics

• Installs and maintains air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification and filtering equipment and systems such as fans, heat pumps, gas unit heaters, forced air equipment, furnaces, radiant heating, condensers, compressors, pumps, fan coil units, rooftop package air conditioning units, computer room cooling units, etc.
• Installs and maintains various styles and types of refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Installs and maintains equipment related to heating and cooling, such as air compressors, air dryers and associated non-automated controls.
• Tests and evaluates performance of air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification and filtering equipment such as fans, heat pumps, forced air, radiant heating, condensers, compressors, pumps, fan coil units, rooftop package air conditioning units, computer room cooling units, etc. using specialized equipment; repairs or replaces defective valves, thermostats and other parts.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and other drawings, diagrams and specifications.
• Prepares records and service reports.
• Uses chain falls, hoists and chokers to safely lift large heavy components into position.
• Provides guidance to apprentices and/or students as required.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in refrigeration, heating or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship;
• Obtains refrigeration certificate of at least type 2 within first six months of employment.

Qualifications

• May need to possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer