HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic

EPA/CFC Licensed Technician/Mechanic

Seeking a highly qualified EPA/CFC Licensed Technician/Mechanic with experience in Commercial Building HVAC/R systems to include Installation, Service, Troubleshooting and Repairs on Chillers, Air Handling Units, Controls, Package Units Split System, Exhaust Fans, Refrigerators, Freezers etc. Knowledge of Commercial Equipment and the ability to work with minimum to no supervision is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain the mechanical equipment with tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs.
• Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters and other components in accordance with design specifications.
• Charges refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas tests for leaks.
• Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut-in and cut-out of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps.
• Adjust systems for optimal performance.
• Maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems by checking performance and determining troubles. Repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective elements.
• Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration/air-conditioning systems; also all types of pneumatic/electro-mechanical temperature controls.
• Perform necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment.
• Perform other duties and shift coverage, as required.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Requires ability to read blue prints, sketches, and specifications pertaining to air conditioning and refrigeration systems; to follow oral instructions; to use shop mathematics; to lay out work.
• To operate testing equipment for the systems; to use all tools and equipment necessary to this trade; to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations.
• Minimum 4 years of experience performing the specific craft function or certification from a recognized trade school.
• Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade.

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

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