HVAC Mechanic--Licensed

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose: The Licensed HVAC Mechanic is responsible for fabrication, assembling, installing and maintaining refrigeration, cooling, heating systems and their components as per blueprints, schematic drawings and established Engineering Departmental procedures for the purposes of maintaining said services to the buildings and facilities of the Company’s clients.

Pay $85,000 - $125,000 per year

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

· Install, troubleshoot and repair heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units, including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, heat pumps, RTU’s.

· Troubleshoot malfunctioning HVAC and refrigeration equipment to determine the cause of malfunction.

· Repair and replace expansion valves, compressors, motors, coils.

· Troubleshoot and repair direct digital and pneumatic control systems.

· Check distribution systems for proper velocity, volume, temperature, pressure, etc.

· Provide technical assistance with the design of HVAC systems including installations and modifications to existing systems.

· Complete preventive maintenance of HVAC systems and maintenance services as directed.

· Assist in training other technicians and staff in preventative maintenance of HVAC systems.

· May supervise work of other technicians based on experience level.

· Prepare, record and report describing procedures, actions taken and recommended solutions.

· Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to ensure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.

· Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.

· May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties.

· Responds to emergency calls and to be in the on-call rotation.

· All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• HVACR License preferred or able to acquire a license in a reasonable amount of time
• 5 – 7 years of progressively responsible experience working with HVACR systems and equipment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an effective manner

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Able to interact and maintain effective relationships in a professional manner with employees, vendors, and clients.
• Able to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb ladders use hands to finger, handle or fell and reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel for long periods of time up to eight (8) hours.
• Must possess valid State driver’s license or can obtain one prior to employment.
• Must be able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment and other HVAC equipment.
• Ability to focus and to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Must be able to navigate a construction site to conduct safety checks following OSHA guidelines
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.