Op Elc-Ht-Vnt-Ac Mch-Hourly 0780

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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…