Heating Air Conditioning Technician

Posting Title: Heating & Cooling Technician

Duration: 6 Months Contract to hire

Location: West Lafayette, IN

Shift: Day

Start Time: 7:30 AM

End Time: 4:00 PM

Position Summary

·                    Perform installation, preventative maintenance trouble shooting and repair of all associated refrigeration and heating/cooling equipment such as, but not limited to; gas and oil fired boilers, furnaces, stoves, ovens, incinerators ,air conditioners, water coolers, refrigerators, freezers, cryostats and other temperature-controlled units, ice-makers, and all other types of refrigeration units, etc. Perform regular preventative maintenance, refrigerant record keeping in accordance with EPA standards and Indiana Code. Read blueprints, schematics, manufacturer instructions and guidelines. Position is subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies, fire, and vandalism and after hours pager rotation. Overtime, scheduled or unscheduled may be required to accomplish tasks. May require working in adverse weather conditions, confined spaces and heights. Must adhere to client safety policies, procedures and training.

Responsibilities and Duties

·                    Preform the installation, trouble shooting, diagnostic, replacement, repair and preventative maintenance of all associated heating/ cooling and refrigeration equipment such as, but not limited to; gas and oil fired boilers, furnaces, stoves, ovens, incinerators, window a/c units, package heating/cooling units, walk-in coolers, refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, climate-control chambers, cryostats, icemakers, soft-serve machines, and cold baths .Repair leaks on equipment. Perform preventative maintenance. Disassemble equipment to clean, remove soot, replace air filters, lubricate, make necessary adjustments, etc. Perform trouble shooting, diagnosis, replacement and/or repair of electric motors, refrigerant compressors, solid-state controls, switches, relays, solenoids, bearings, electronic circuits, heat exchangers, thermostats, photoelectric cells, switches, transformers, thermocouples, 24 to 480 volt electrical, equipment pumps and other components specific to the equipment after EMC enabling relay. Work from building plans, blueprints, sketches and verbal instruction. Analyze and retrofit refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to new HFC and HCFC refrigerants. Perform other tasks assigned. 50% of Time.

·                    Apply EPA regulations and handling refrigerants properly. Perform the use of EPA certified reclaiming equipment, required tracking of refrigerant, monthly refrigerant inventory, proper disposal of refrigerant and refrigeration equipment. Charge systems with refrigerants, replacing refrigerant or water lines, repair or replace seals, valves, dehydrants, coils, compressors. Test for shorts, resistance, pressures, and vacuums, using gauges, leak detectors, compressor checkers, capacitor analyzers, ammeters, voltmeters, etc. 25% of Time.

·                    Apply the proper use of refrigeration and heating/cooling repair equipment and tools. Proficient in the use of various tools in the shop and field i.e. hand tools, power hand tools, and powered equipment. Perform mathematical calculations, read blueprints, schematics and manufacturer instructions and guidelines. 10% of Time.

·                    Use computer skills such as; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook to accomplish communication with customer base, other trades and training. 10% of Time.

·                    Learn, understand and consider the global nature of the University. Work effectively with people from different viewpoints and backgrounds. Recognize and value advantages that diversity can bring. Implement the Physical Facilities Mission and Vision. Perform other duties as assigned. 5% of Time.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Experience:

• Requires basic knowledge of trade through education, skills inventory training, and/or apprenticeship program.
• Typically requires three years of Heating & Cooling Experience.
• Must have or obtain EPA 608 universal certification within first year of employment.
• Technical trade school certificate or diploma preferred.

Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry 50 to 80 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Knowledge of hand tools necessary to accomplish assigned tasks
• Willingness to continue education as directed.
• Work overtime as required and/or scheduled.
• Valid driver's licenses
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manufacturer instructions and guidelines Industrial, commercial and/or residential heating and cooling and refrigeration experience Basic computer skills, mathematical calculations

Staff Position Description

HEAVY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Lift and carry 50 to 80 lbs. frequently, and up to 100 lbs.