Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Job Title

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD07812A

Duties

Help Duties include but are not limited to the following equipment and systems: Refrigerators, walk-in and reach-in coolers, deep freezers, ice cream cabinets, ice producing machines, water coolers, drinking water chillers, smoke heaters, heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cold food trucks, air handlers including their blower assemblies, package-split and window air conditioning units, chilled water chillers up to 50 ton capacity located throughout the Medical Center. Also parts such as expansion valves, filter and filter beds, evaporator and condenser coils, motors and compressors (up to 480 volt, 3 phase) thermostatic motor and safety controls, refrigerant controls, automatic defrost controls, relays, motor overload protection, capacitors, motor starters, belts, bearings, blower assemblies, gaskets, hinges, etc.

• Performs preventive maintenance to the above in strict accordance with the preventive maintenance program including the checking and adjusting of refrigerant levels, refrigerant pressures, refrigerant controls and temperatures
• Balance HVAC systems utilizing specialized air balancing equipment such as FPM AND CFM meters and hoods along with calculating and adjusting for proper flow.
• Utilizes refrigerant reclaiming equipment to prevent the release of refrigerant to the atmosphere.
• In an emergency the incumbent will perform repairs to equipment, buildings and utility systems throughout the Medical Center as directed.
• Familiarity and use of a variety of test and repair equipment such as: voltmeters, ohmmeters, amp meters, pressure gauges, pipe threaders, soldering equipment, measuring devices, basic hand tools, etc.
• Layout work, read and interpret blueprints, manufacturers' schematics, wiring diagrams, install equipment and systems, utilized maintenance and repair diagrams, instructions and be familiar with principles of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical control systems.

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

Physical Requirements: Continuous stopping, kneeling, lifting, climbing, standing, bending and reaching is done in the course of a days work which results in prolonged muscular exertion. Incumbent is required to handle objects and materials weighing excess of 40 lbs. Operation of all power tools require alert and skillful handling.

Working Conditions: Incumbent is subjected to excessive heat and cold at times and is subject to possible cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, loud noises, etc. Work requires the use of overhead ladders, scaffold or platforms. There is exposure to oil, grease, use of solvents, etc. Much equipment is cumbersome and fixed which requires it to be worked on in place, in cramped quarters. In emergencies may be required to work outside in all weather conditions.