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Position Summary

Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in the factory or office complex. Perform all duties of Electrician A General in addition to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities:

• Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
• Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
• Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
• Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs have corrected malfunctions.
• Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
• Perform tasks listed in General Electrician A job description.
• Evacuate refrigerant from out of service units. Dispose of according to EPA guidelines.
• May be required to operate industrial trucks (fork trucks, lift trucks, etc.)
• May train new employees.
• Follow relevant work instructions and/or SOP.
• Uses the appropriate electronic or manual system to perform the work of the job or department.
• May use computer systems to enroll in benefits and interact with other company data systems.

Training, Certificates or Licenses :

• See ISO Skill review. Special training for handling refrigerants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Finger Dexterity
  - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Near Vision
  - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Visualization
  - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Manual Dexterity
  - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Ability to climb.
• Reaction Time
  - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture), or to an error, when it appears.
• Ability to perceive and interpret information through the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch at a level considered normal for a healthy adult. Must exhibit good balance.
• Maximum lifting requirement is 40 lbs.; any material of greater weight must be moved using machinery.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must wear required safety equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, a hard hat, earplugs, gloves, respirator. (Facial hair cannot interfere with the fit of the respirator.)
• Frequent outdoor exposure to hot, cold, and/or damp weather.
• Occasional exposure to dusts, fumes, metal chips, and odors from an industrial environment.
• Position works at heights of 60 ft. plus.

• Education: Equivalent to High School plus 2-3 years of apprenticeship or trade training- including one year of an accredited heating and air-conditioning course.

Experience :

• 2-4 years
  - Electrical Construction and Maintenance Experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical Code requirements for installation and working knowledge of the operation of electrical equipment such as air conditioners, heating units, and heat pumps.
• Previous experience in general construction preferred.
• 2 plus years of HVAC experience required.
• Refrigerant handling license required.

Other Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Reading, writing, speaking, comprehension, and computer skills in the English language, typically developed through high school education or equivalent, with the ability to communicate effectively via all these modes.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service. This includes meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Mathematics
  - Knowledge of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Must be able to comprehend the meaning of the calculation.
• Mechanical
  - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Design
  - Know how to read and interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Physics
  - Knowledge of physical principles, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical structures and processes.
• Knowledge as defined in Electrician General A; including Electrical Codes.
• Knowledge as gained through EPA
  608 certification to handle and dispose of refrigerant.
• Equipment Maintenance
  - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Installation
  - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Quality Control Analysis
  - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Troubleshooting
  - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Operation Monitoring
  - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators…