HVAC Technician (SC - Substitute)

HVAC Technician (SC - Substitute)

Under general supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management staff, performs skilled work in the installation, servicing, repair, and maintenance of refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems; operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment; and assists in performing other skilled maintenance duties as assigned. May receive functional supervision, technical training and work direction from a plant engineer.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and service all types of heating, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems; ensure proper functioning; repair leaks and malfunctioning dampers in systems.
• Install, replace, repair and adjust valves, thermostats, fans, pressure and air regulators, filters, belts, fuses, controls, gauges, air compressors, blowers, dryers and pumps; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; clean, lubricate and adjust systems as required.
• Test water used in air conditioning systems for proper levels of chemical treatment; maintain appropriate levels to maximize corrosion protection in cooling towers and water supply.
• Fabricate, repair and install duct work and chassis covers; cut threads and assemble pipe and tubing to other components of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment.
• Perform inspections of powerhouses throughout the assigned campus; monitor operation of mechanical systems that supply air conditioning to buildings.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all air conditioning and related equipment.
• As assigned, assists in operating the Energy Management System in order to control time schedule and temperature of conditioned areas on campus.
• As assigned, assist outside contractors; provide information within the area of assignment; provide hands on assistance as necessary.
• Order, stock and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Provide assistance on various other maintenance and repair projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, equipment and tools used in the repair and maintenance of air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems.
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and diagnosing of HVAC malfunctions.
• HVAC system design, equipment capabilities and requirements.
• Electronic, pneumatic and mechanical principles as applied to the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Operational characteristics of energy management systems and related components.
• Proper methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in the HVAC trades.
• Methods and techniques of preparing and interpreting drawings, diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Time, material, and labor cost estimating principles and practices used in maintenance and repair projects.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform preventive HVAC maintenance work.
• Maintain, install and repair complex HVAC systems, equipment and components.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment used in HVAC maintenance and repair work.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints and sketches.
• Order and maintain parts and supplies according to established guidelines and repair requirements.
• Install, maintain and repair energy management systems and related components.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems or a related field.

Experience: Two years of responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment and systems.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability. Possession of, a valid EPA Refrigerant Handling certificate.

Working Environment: Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; exposure to electrical energy. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions. Positions may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, gripping with fingers and hands; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.