HVAC

Description

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Fort Huachuca Army Base.

Maintain, repair, install and operate boilers, refrigeration equipment, generators, air conditioning facilities and all appurtenant equipment driven by steam, air, diesel, gas, water, or any other power-developing energy. This position also patrols, inspects and maintains all mechanical equipment to the end that the most economical and efficient results may be obtained. This position requires HVAC certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairs including but not limited to; chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, hot/chilled water pumps
• Involvement in Site’s predictive maintenance program so previous experience is highly desirable
• Tasks ranging from the 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 problems. 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
• Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Involvement in Site’s predictive maintenance program

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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
• Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade
• Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.)
• High level of computer aptitude and knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and develop technical reports
• Able 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

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 a federal background screening and drug test
• Licenses: If required in the state of Arizona please provide a copy of completed licenses

Qualifications