HVAC Controls Mechanic III

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; Grade: MM

DEFINITION

Performs a variety of skilled masters level tasks associated with the installation modification and repair of pneumatic electric electronic and digital controls for heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment; may serve as crew leader; performs related work as .

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under the general supervision of a shop supervisor. Incumbents may monitor instruct or oversee the work of trades helpers and journey level classifications in the HVAC Controls Mechanic trades series; may serve as working leader of a crew of HVAC Controls Mechanics engaged in performing a variety of skilled tasks; may provide written or oral information to a superior regarding the performance of subordinates assigned to a crew shop or team but is not assigned formal responsibility for performance evaluation.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the masters level of the HVAC Controls Mechanic trades series. Many maintenance tasks are performed at schools centers and offices while others are performed in a shop or fixed site. Work is checked through personal inspection by a superior or approval of an administrator at the work site. Work is usually carried out within the framework of well-defined procedures but some independent judgement is exercised to complete assigned tasks. Work is checked through personal inspection by a superior or approval of an administrator at the work site. Some positions assigned to this classification may be to work an evening shift on a regular or rotating basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (May not include all duties performed .)

Performs a variety of skilled masters level duties on the interior and exterior of buildings installing repairing and maintaining pneumatic electric electronic and digital controls for heating ventilation and air conditioning systems and associated equipment in accordance with EPA codes.

Troubleshoots tests repairs calibrates maintains or modifies HVAC control systems and equipment including but not limited to fans air compressors and motors valve and damper actuators thermostats regulators master and sub-master controllers belts heating and cooling coils power supplies relays and circuit boards.

Uses laptop computer to review and edit HVAC data base control programs to change set points and ensure comfortable and economic operation of equipment.

Ability to troubleshoot variable frequency drives for fans and pumps.

Performs preventative maintenance on air compressors refrigerated air dryers air pressure regulators and filters and associated piping and components for pneumatic control systems.

Operates and maintains hand and power tools including volt ohm and amperage meters temperature and humidity test equipment manifold gauges air flow air pressure and carbon dioxide meters personal computers and welding equipment; uses ladders and scaffolding.

Ensure proper maintenance of tools and other electrical equipment; ensures safety of the work area.

Drives a vehicle to and from work locations and keeps vehicle supplied with tools and materials; requisitions parts and materials from vendors and supply houses; performs operator maintenance on vehicle and keeps it in orderly condition; keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used. Maintain credit card purchases and associatedpaperwork.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the equipment materials methods practices and tools used in the heating ventilation and air conditioning controls trade; thorough knowledge of a variety of HVAC control systems including design operation maintenance repair and parts variations.

Thorough knowledge of the EPA codes and of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions.

Skill in the use of tools equipment and materials pertinent to the trade .

Ability to troubleshoot test repair calibrate maintain or modify heating ventilation and air conditioning control systems and equipment including pneumatic electric electronic and digital controls.

Ability to perform preventative maintenance on air compressors refrigerated air dryers air pressure regulators and filters.

Ability to review and edit different HVAC data base control programs to plan and perform work of the trade at the full master s level to observe monitor train assign lead and make recommendations to superior regarding the work of subordinates assigned to crew.

Ability to perform well under emergency repair or changing work priority situations to regularly learn new technology to follow written and oral instructions diagrams blueprints schematics (electronic electrical and pneumatic ) and manufacturers manuals.

Ability to estimate time and materials needed for small jobs and to perform routine record keeping tasks and arithmetic computations.

Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with other facilities shop s.

MINIMUM EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Completion of high school including or supplemented by completion of appropriate apprenticeship manufacturer training on Siemens Johnson Controls and/or TraneBAS automationcontrols and systems or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge skill and ability.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Possession of an appropriate valid automotive vehicle operators license.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all essential tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds stooping bending reaching kneeling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; exposure to excessive noise; vision necessary to determine color differences; wearing a respirator; working from ladders scaffolds and platforms up to 30 feet high; working in extreme temperatures and under damp conditions.

HAZARDS

Exposure to extreme temperatures explosive gases excessive noise levels moving machinery and asbestos; using power tools; working from heights.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS

Work is performed both inside and outside school buildings occasionally from high places or in cramped spaces; may require working during unusual hours.