HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic

Job title: HVAC Mechanic

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 Commercial 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.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to continually bend, squat, kneel, lift, twist, climb, reach, stand and walk; to use hands for repetitive pushing, pulling, and single grasp motion; and to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to move objects in excess of 50 pounds, and travel by company vehicle to work location or to other destinations as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Compensation details: 23.98-23.98 Hourly Wage

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