HVAC Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

HVAC Mechanic

Location: Hollywood, FL

Pay Rate: $30–$40/hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday–Saturday

Experience: 3–5 years

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanic to join our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial or industrial HVAC systems, including chillers, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and refrigeration systems .

The technician should have a solid understanding of refrigeration principles, refrigerants and gases, HVAC electrical systems, and the ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain chillers and compressors .
• Diagnose issues involving evaporators, condensers, refrigerant systems, and associated components .
• Understand how refrigerants and various gases function within HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot basic to intermediate electrical systems and controls .
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and HVAC schematics .
• Diagnose system performance issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Check pressures, temperatures, electrical components, and system operation.
• Perform refrigerant-related maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Inspect HVAC equipment and identify potential failures before they result in downtime.
• Perform equipment adjustments, component replacements, and repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable HVAC/refrigeration regulations.
• Work closely with the maintenance and operations teams to minimize equipment downtime.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HVAC mechanic/technician experience in a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chillers and compressors .
• Knowledge of evaporators, condensers, refrigerants, and refrigeration cycles .
• Understanding of how HVAC gases and refrigerants work within HVAC systems.
• Experience with HVAC electrical troubleshooting and controls .
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics .
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to use standard HVAC tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work safely around electrical equipment and pressurized refrigerant systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work Monday through Saturday .

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC/R certification or technical training.
• EPA 608 certification.
• Experience working with 480V electrical systems is strongly preferred.
• Industrial or manufacturing HVAC experience.
• Experience with large-scale chillers, compressors, and refrigeration equipment.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $30–$40/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday–Saturday.

Candidates should be comfortable working in an industrial environment and responding to HVAC equipment issues as needed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HVAC professional with strong troubleshooting skills and a solid understanding of refrigeration systems, chillers, compressors, evaporators, condensers, refrigerants, and HVAC electrical systems . The ability to read schematics and safely troubleshoot 480V equipment is highly valued.

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