HVAC Mechanic performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines. Being an HVAC Mechanic follows blueprints or engineering specifications to install units. Performs troubleshooting to identify the cause of problems. Additionally, HVAC Mechanic maintains and secures a spare parts inventory. Recommends purchasing maintenance equipment and supplies as required to improve processes and efficiencies. Typically requires an apprenticeship and/or completion of technical training. Requires a high school diploma. The regulations governing the location may require an HVAC Mechanical State License and EPA Section 608 Certification (CFC). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The HVAC Mechanic works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Department: Facility Services
Shift: Base 8hrs M-F, varies based on events
Summary: Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation
and alteration of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities; perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air
conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated
heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning
equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers.
• Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including
thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors,
louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit
controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test
equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective
and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for
centrifugal refrigeration machines.
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration
of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed;
connect motors to control panels.
• Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct
boiler water quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion.
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors,
pumps, fans, and other equipment.
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as
necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning
systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and temperature safety
valves and water pumps.
• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings,
valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
• Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks
performed and write reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
• Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
• Theory of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration and boilers.
• Air compressors and pneumatic controls.
• Cooling tower and boiler water treatment.
• Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
• Welding and soldering techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Ability to:
• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of District heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities.
• Calibrate systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
• Diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning units.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports.
• Routinely lift objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Lift heavy objects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to
marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and
gases.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and two years of documentable installation maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
BENEFITS:
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