AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Job TitleRefrigeration And Air Conditioning TechnicianDutiesThe employee repairs and maintains a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems used to condition areas and cool equipment. Replaces major portions of various cooling units such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, float and service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies. Services power sources by tightening connections, making splices, and insulating exposed wires. Replaces defective items and individual parts on large commercial and industrial systems when extensive major repairs are not required.Selects tools, decides on methods and techniques to use, and installs a variety of parts including major portions of assigned systems and equipment, applying and interpreting information in blueprints, charts, and sketches. Replaces separate small air conditioning units and small systems.Recognizes the cause of faulty equipment. Traces and locates defects, determines nature and extent of repairs required, selects appropriate tools, testing devices, and work sequence. Tests unit upon completion of repair to insure that equipment and systems operate as intended. Tests small units and systems using compound refrigeration gauges and ammeters to locate worn and broken parts.Utilizes established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing such as safety shoes, glasses, ear protection, face masks, and/or hard hats. Uses and maintains tools. Maintains records and documents actions.