HVAC Mechanic

POSITION TITLE: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanic I

AGENCY: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

SALARY: 15

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Incumbent installs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including related fixtures; check heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration equipment for malpractice; maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; and performs related work as required. Follows the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Incumbents of positions at this level receive general supervision from Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics or other employees of higher grade who provide training and instruction, assign work and review performance through written and verbal reports for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF:

Incumbents of positions at this level may exercise functional supervision (i.e., over certain but not all work activities or over some or all work activities on a temporary basis) over 1-5 trades personnel.

THEIR STAFF: None

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Installs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including control and related fixtures such as air and water filters and piping by using refrigeration, pipe fitting and structural layout techniques, blueprints, appropriate machines, tools and work aids to join tubing and/or pipes; to cut and thread pipes; to solder or braze joints; to mount compressor and condenser units; and to connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating ventilation fans to electrical power sources

* Checks equipment for malfunctions by observing pressure and vacuum gauges and other indicators; by adjusting controls in testing joints and connections for leaks; by injecting refrigerant and adjustment valves, controls and pumps, and by using testing equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeter, amprobes, etc. to ensure proper operation

* Maintains, rebuilds and repairs by replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, thermostats and electrical wirings; by pumping specified gas or fluid into systems; by adding necessary liquids; by lubricating motors and bearings; and by changing filters

* Calculates heat loads for new installations; analyzes and treats both open and closed water systems such as cooling towers by adding algaecides to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria

* Performs related work such as making and assembling metal ducts and chassis parts for heating, air condition and refrigeration systems; drilling holes for mounting brackets; screwing, boring, riveting and welding parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches and gauges; and installing shells and cabinets of systems

* Ensures proper safety practices and procedures are followed in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and electrical systems

* Uses terminology, coding, symbols and standard abbreviations in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related electrical systems

* Operates heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning machinery and related equipment

* Employees shall be called and asked to report to work on a rotational as needed basis for emergency coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays

* Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

* Knowledge of the standard preventive maintenance procedures for heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning systems and related electrical systems

* Knowledge of the methods for lubricating machinery and equipment

* Knowledge of the methods for care and maintenance of small hand and power tools

* Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools such as pliers and screwdrivers

* Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and electrical systems

* Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols and standard abbreviations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related electrical systems

* Knowledge of the methods and techniques followed in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning and related electrical systems

* Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipe threading

* Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in heating, refrigeration,…