HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic will perform heating, ventilations, and air-conditioning mechanic installation, perform preventive maintenance and repairs environmental-control systems and equipment. Identifying maintenance risks on equipment. Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems. Clean, adjust and repair systems, and perform warranty services. Note: 1st and 2nd shift available.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Installs, services and repairs electric, electronic, pneumatic and direct digital environmental control systems in office buildings and other commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout.
• Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools and following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
• Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air duct system and medical refrigerators.
• Cuts and bends tubing and pipe using proper tools.
• Joins tubing or pipes using sleeves, couplings or unions and solders joints using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
• Installs expansion and discharge valve in circuit.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
• Installs air and water filters in completed installation.
• Perform pressure tests on systems using nitrogen gas and checks joints/filling connections using gauges and soap and water solution prior to the installation of refrigerant.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation.
• Wraps pipe in insulation batting and secure them in place with cement or wire bands.
• Replace defective breaker controls and installs units using electrician's hand tools and test equipment.
• May install, repair and service air conditioners, package A/C & chillers ranging up to 400-ton cooling capacity in commercial facilities.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of four years in the HVAC trade and universal certification credentials.
• Two to three years of experience in healthcare facilities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, insurable driving record.
• The ability to read and write English.
• Must be able to pass a company drug screen and background check.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a NACI (National Agency Check with Inquiries).
• All state or federal license requirements; or any licenses or certificates that may be required by the contract in which the employee is working.