Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary The Maintenance Mechanic/ HVAC is responsible for the safe and efficient operations and maintenance of all equipment at the facility. Shift 10:00am - 7:00pm, Monday - Friday Pay Rate $41.19 per hour Essential Job Functions Performs the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and repairs on a large variety of refrigeration, dehumidification, air‑conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations. Performs preventative maintenance functions which include, but are not limited to: changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, cleaning heating and cooling coils, repairing leaks, gates, motors, hydraulics, pumps, valves, etc. Functions independently and/or in teams. Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning operations and maintenance. Performs a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including, but not limited to: installing lock sets, electronics strikes, patching and painting walls, running conduit for new electrical circuits, troubleshooting ballasts, installing drop ceilings, adjustments and repairs to HVAC and Electrical systems. Cuts and threads pipe, using machine‑threading or hand‑threading equipment. Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and sells joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant. Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source. Injects refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure. Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation. Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges, electronic leak detector, and electronic micron gauge or soap‑and‑water solution. Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands. Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units using electrician's hand tools and test equipment. Installs, repairs, and services all types of HVAC equipment. Responds to plumbing, electrical and HVAC emergencies. Other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr