HVAC Mechanic (SC)

Description

 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mechanic

General Responsibilities:

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Mechanic installs, services and repairs environmental-control systems in residences, department stores, office buildings, and other commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout, mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment, and installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools. This mechanic also cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools, 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 solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant, installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit.

This worker connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source; installs air and water filters in completed installation, injects small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure. This mechanic observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation, tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges 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, may install, repair and service air conditioners, ranging from fifteen to twenty tons cooling capacity in warehouses and small factory buildings.

Cleans and maintains equipment.  Ensures work site cleanliness.  Properly completes required PM forms, job orders/work authorizations, or inventory forms.  Maintains safe work practices and environment.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:  Must have certified training, 2-5 years' trade experience or a trade school certificate, a valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, and ability to read and write English.

Physical Requirements:  In an 8-hour day, must be able to continually bend, squat, kneel, lift, twist, climb, reach, stand and walk; to use hands for repetitive pushing, pulling, and single grasp motion; and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds and to move objects in excess of 100 pounds, and travel by personal or company automobile to work location or to other destinations as required.

Mental Requirements:  Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.  Must be able to deal with others in a diplomatic and positive manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to load noises
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary
• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR)
• One of the following: HVAC Excellence Professional Level Certification or UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification or Union Local Journeymen Certification

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Description updated May 23, 2022

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