Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Job Title

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD29773A

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Calculating the airflow and the pressure-temperature characteristics for different systems.
• Locating and repairing faulty equipment swiftly in order to reduce inoperative time to a minimum.
• Locating trouble before dismantling and making repairs which insure proper functioning after assemble.
• Performing complex repair such as installing and fitting connecting rods, crank, shafts, piston rings, bearings, and bushings.
• Overhauling valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals, and couplings.
• Identifying faulty equipment causes and makes repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Physical Requirements: The work requires carrying of equipment, tools, and resting devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines and duct work. The incumbent is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

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