HVAC- Controls Mechanic

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Mechanic installs, services, and repairs environmental-control systems in office buildings and other industrial areas.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Operate engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment
• Read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations
• Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels
• Activate valves to change the amount of water, air, and fuel in boilers
• Fire coal furnaces or feed boilers, using gas feeds or oil pumps
• Inspect equipment to ensure that is operating efficiently
• Record data and keep logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activity
• Start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment
• Monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure equipment operates safely and within established limits
• Must be able to use sophisticated electrical and electronic test equipment when servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and monitoring heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
• Regularly perform routine maintenance
• Replace defective valves, gaskets, or bearings
• Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring
• Mount compressor and condenser units on platforms or floor, using hand tools
• May fabricate, assemble, or install ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment
• Lubricate motors, bearings, and moving parts; replace as needed
• Connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels, and connect control panels to power source
• Install / replace air and water filters / clean drain pans and drain lines to avoid overflows
• May inject small amounts of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and add freon gas to build up operating pressure
• Other general maintenance, housekeeping, plumbing, and electrical duties as required
• Any and all other duties assigned by your Supervisor / Manager / Lead

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Must have good communication skills, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Hands-on ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment, while generally hazard free, may include some exposure to dust and varying temperatures. This position may require the individual to work both inside and outside, sometimes in inclement weather conditions. May require lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Constant walking and standing for extended periods of time may be required. Reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and balancing may be needed. Significant hand and finger dexterity is required, along with the ability to work in tight / confined spaces. In addition, the use of ladders may be required, which includes the ability to use / carry ladders, lift, and climb up to 30ft. in length.

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may include some shift work including Saturdays and Sundays. Ability to work overtime as needed.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

This position is designated as essential. This means that when the facility is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in this position may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the facility.

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